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Employee benefit packages for part-time workers
H I Doerpinghaus1, D C Feldman
1University of South Carolina College of Business Administration.
Benefits Quarterly
|December 9, 1992
Summary
Attracting and keeping part-time employees requires better benefits. Understanding what benefits part-time workers value most is key for effective employee retention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Human Resources
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- The increasing reliance on part-time workers necessitates a strategic approach to recruitment and retention.
- Traditional benefit packages may not adequately address the needs of the part-time workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the most valued employee benefits among part-time workers.
- To explore desired benefits that are currently not offered to part-time employees.
- To inform the design of attractive benefit packages for part-time staff.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current benefit offerings for part-time employees.
- Survey or interview data on part-time worker preferences and satisfaction with benefits.
Main Results:
- Identification of key benefits that part-time workers currently receive and highly value.
- Insights into specific benefits that part-time workers desire but do not receive.
- Correlation between benefit satisfaction and overall job satisfaction/retention.
Conclusions:
- Benefit package design is crucial for the successful recruitment and retention of part-time workers.
- Tailoring benefits to the specific needs and preferences of part-time employees can enhance workforce stability.
- Future HR strategies should prioritize the development of competitive and appealing benefits for the part-time labor market.