Part-time work in Europe

Part-time work has become increasingly commonplace in the European Union. This report explores the profile of part-time workers and analyses the main factors underlying the development of part-time work practices. It also analyses the quality of work and employment conditions faced by part-time workers, such as the level of satisfaction with working hours, employment tenure and contract conditions, wage conditions, job content and career development, and exposure to hazards and working time determinants.