{"id":118267,"date":"2023-10-10T09:59:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T07:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=118267"},"modified":"2023-11-14T12:28:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T10:28:26","slug":"part-time-vs-full-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/part-time-vs-full-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Part-Time vs Full-Time Jobs: What&#8217;s Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>30-sec Summary:<\/em><\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-118267-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09132945\/part-time-vs-full-time.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09132945\/part-time-vs-full-time.mp3\">https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09132945\/part-time-vs-full-time.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"8509acb3-9706-4d38-804b-32b84dd32961\"><strong>Did you know that full-time employment in the United States reached 132,245,000 in 2022, far exceeding part-time employment of 26,046,000?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"8509acb3-9706-4d38-804b-32b84dd32961\">But what&#8217;s <strong>behind<\/strong> this huge difference?<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"42c2a981-c7e4-458f-9d24-d683c648ba0d\">Is there a <strong>deeper story<\/strong> behind these numbers?<\/p>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"e3afe4a6-851a-421b-89b9-36ca2761d282\">Why do some prefer the <strong>stability of full-time jobs<\/strong>, while others <span data-issueid=\"2f7e9970-b645-4020-bbd9-39eadf675864\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text prefer the flexibility of part-time\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:prefer part-time\">prefer the <strong>flexibility of part-time<\/strong><\/span><strong> positions<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"169d76f4-7f93-4353-95c4-edc3c90e04ce\">Let&#8217;s find out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#DefinitionandLegalAspects\">Definition and Legal Aspects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#HoursofWork\">Hours of Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PayandCompensation\">Pay and Compensation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#BenefitsandPerks\">Benefits and Perks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FlexibilityandScheduling\">Flexibility and Scheduling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#MakingtheRightChoice\">Making the Right Choice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/shift-management-software\">Use This Software to Manage Your Shifts \u2705\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118309\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software.jpeg\" alt=\"demo shift management software\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software-300x143.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"DefinitionandLegalAspects\"><\/a>Definition and Legal Aspects<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"91412922-3bea-487a-830a-92620b1c40b5\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/workhours\/full-time\">Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),<\/a> which governs much of the country&#8217;s employment, the concept of part-time and full-time employment, surprisingly, lacks a clear-cut definition in U.S. federal law.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"d9b33c9a-4bb8-4573-9a18-c8169f4006e7\"><strong>That means part-time vs full-time jobs aren&#8217;t explicitly differentiated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"885b2593-e44d-466a-bc70-56d52e2c7a44\">The lack of a standardized definition forces<strong> employers<\/strong> to determine <strong>whether their workforce is full-time or part-time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"6dfb246a-ff36-479f-a624-e6a38a1ef58d\">Such determinations can be based on <strong>company policy, industry standards, <\/strong>or other criteria deemed relevant by the employer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"613ab0a5-67b0-4e5a-acef-a5bf52bcce18\">Consequently, the amount of time considered &#8220;full-time&#8221; <strong>may differ from organization to organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"613ab0a5-67b0-4e5a-acef-a5bf52bcce18\">Here are some interesting insights into the full-time vs part-time job landscape in the US:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09154044\/full-time-vs-part-time-2022.png\" alt=\"full time vs part time 2022\" width=\"1306\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09154044\/full-time-vs-part-time-2022.png 1306w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09154044\/full-time-vs-part-time-2022-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09154044\/full-time-vs-part-time-2022-1024x408.png 1024w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09154044\/full-time-vs-part-time-2022-768x306.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1306px) 100vw, 1306px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 48px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Full-time employment in the United States reached 132,245,000 in 2022, far exceeding part-time employment of 26,046,000.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09150828\/full-tima-vs-part-time-per-gender-e1696856925518.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09150828\/full-tima-vs-part-time-per-gender-e1696856925518.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09150828\/full-tima-vs-part-time-per-gender-e1696856925518-300x81.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09150828\/full-tima-vs-part-time-per-gender-e1696856925518-1024x276.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09150828\/full-tima-vs-part-time-per-gender-e1696856925518-768x207.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 48px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Women work part-time at a higher rate than men. Men, on the other hand, work full-time at a higher rate.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09145948\/full-time-vs-part-time-per-age-e1696856419523.jpeg\" alt=\"full time vs part time per age\" width=\"1280\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09145948\/full-time-vs-part-time-per-age-e1696856419523.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09145948\/full-time-vs-part-time-per-age-e1696856419523-300x111.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09145948\/full-time-vs-part-time-per-age-e1696856419523-1024x378.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09145948\/full-time-vs-part-time-per-age-e1696856419523-768x284.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 48px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 48px;\"><strong>In the course of an employee&#8217;s career, they are more likely to work full-time rather than part-time as they age.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a id=\"HoursofWork\"><\/a>Hours of Work<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"0840f612-4885-4a68-8170-6546b34574d6\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In general, full-time employment encompasses a <strong>workweek between 32 and 40 hours<\/strong>. Some benchmarks put the standard at <strong>35 hours a week.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"1d83df51-7181-4960-8457-223985309c3a\">On the other hand, part-time jobs can be very broad, <strong>with a few hours to 35 hours each week<span data-issueid=\"8d036c3d-6e98-47ad-8d9c-49ba4e053001\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text spanning a wide range.\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:depending on the job.\">.<\/span><\/strong> <span data-issueid=\"34e8524d-aa6a-4d9a-8669-abf6e4f3b55e\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text Having the flexibility of part-time jobs allows for\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:Part-time jobs allow\">Having the flexibility of part-time jobs allows for<\/span> this wide range, catering to <span data-issueid=\"b4ea6730-a7d4-45d0-8bbf-cc4827750e40\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text a wide\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:a broad\">a wide<\/span> variety of needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"e4808b10-652f-49a5-969c-284932d62f42\">In some professions, a <strong>40-hour week is the standard <\/strong>for full-time employment. This is common in traditional <strong>corporate jobs<\/strong>, where 8-hour days are the norm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"f0e897ff-a335-4bfb-9c6e-7a4c36ecd34d\">However, <strong>certain occupations and industries may consider 30 hours a week full-time.<\/strong> For example, professions where shift work is common might consider 30 hours a week as full-time.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 48px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Factorial Insight: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/unitedstates\/\">Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)<\/a> defines full-time work as 30 hours.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a id=\"PayandCompensation\"><\/a>Pay and Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Part-time and full-time compensation can be complicated, since <strong>the pay scales and benefits can vary depending on the job<\/strong> and the employer.<\/p>\n<h3>Part-time Employees<\/h3>\n<p>Workers who work part-time are mostly paid hourly, so <strong>their earnings are directly related to their hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>no guaranteed hours in part-time work<\/strong>, which leads to <strong>fluctuations<\/strong> in weekly earnings based on workload and employer requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Full-time Employees<\/h3>\n<p>A full-time employee <strong>can be salaried or hourly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A salary employee <strong>gets paid regularly<\/strong> (e.g., monthly or biweekly) based on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-employees\/\">fixed annual amount<\/a>.<\/strong> They&#8217;re usually called &#8220;<strong>exempt<\/strong>,&#8221; which means <strong>they don&#8217;t get overtime pay<\/strong>, no matter how many extra hours they work.<\/p>\n<p>As mandated by labor laws, <strong>hourly full-time employees are typically nonexempt<\/strong>. That means they get overtime pay for work beyond the standard workweek.<\/p>\n<h3>Pay Disparities between full time and part time employees<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>pay scales for full-time jobs are usually higher than those for part-time jobs<\/strong>, not just because of the longer hours, but <strong>because of the higher responsibilities<\/strong>, expertise, and commitment involved.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Factorial Insight: In 2023, the average part-time job pays $14 per hour.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a id=\"BenefitsandPerks\"><\/a>Benefits and Perks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/pto-benefits\/\">benefits<\/a> offered to full-time employees are typically extensive<\/strong>. It is common for them to have <strong>health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement plans<\/strong>, and other perks provided by their employer.<\/p>\n<p>Employees on <strong>part-time contracts may not qualify for many of the company-sponsored benefits<\/strong> that their full-time counterparts enjoy. However, some companies do offer them benefits such as employee discounts.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"FlexibilityandScheduling\"><\/a>Flexibility and Scheduling<\/h2>\n<p>Some demographics are especially attracted to <strong>part-time jobs due to their reduced hours and flexible shifts.<\/strong> Students can work around their class schedules, <strong>parents can coordinate childcare or school timings<\/strong>, and individuals with other commitments or pursuits can take advantage of the flexibility.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Factorial Insight: A survey found that 70% of part-time workers chose these roles because they were flexible.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Generally,<strong> full-time positions have more structured and consistent schedules.<\/strong> For example, the &#8220;9-to-5&#8221; workday refers to an eight-hour standard workday. While full-time roles are predictable, <strong>part-time jobs might not offer as much flexibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Factorial Insight: In a study, 65% of full-time employees wished for more flexible working hours, highlighting their current roles&#8217; structured nature.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a id=\"MakingtheRightChoice\"><\/a>Making the Right Choice<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of things to consider when deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/work-shifts\/\"><strong>whether to work part-time or full-time<\/strong><\/a>. Here&#8217;s a breakdown:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal Priorities:<\/strong> For some, spending time with family or pursuing a hobby is important. <strong>55% of part-timers chose reduced hours to maintain a better work-life balance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Needs:<\/strong> Your financial obligations can heavily influence your employment choice. It&#8217;s true that<strong> full-time roles come with higher salaries and benefits<\/strong>, but part-time roles can also provide income. <strong>40% of part-time workers depend on their jobs as a secondary source of income<\/strong>, according to statistics.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/career-progression\/\">Career Goals<\/a>:<\/strong> A full-time job might be more aligned with your aspirations<strong> if you&#8217;re looking to climb the corporate ladder, learn specialized skills, or be a leader.<\/strong> 60% of managers started as full-time employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Commitments:<\/strong> Study shows <strong>35% of part-time workers are concurrently enrolled in education<\/strong>. People who have other commitments, like schooling, caregiving, or small businesses, may find part-time work more convenient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The decision between part-time and full-time work is complicated. You have to weigh your <strong>personal<\/strong> and <strong>professional goals<\/strong>, <strong>financial needs<\/strong>, and other commitments before you make a decision.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><strong data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><em>You can now manage shifts in a few clicks without spending hours creating a schedule!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118309\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software.jpeg\" alt=\"demo shift management software\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/09160141\/demo-shift-management-software-300x143.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>30-sec Summary: Did you know that full-time employment in the United States reached 132,245,000 in 2022, far exceeding part-time employment of 26,046,000? 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