Trends toward part-time employment: Ethical issues
Journal of Business Ethics · 1993 · Volume 12 · Issue 10
Abstract
This paper addresses the current trend of hiring part-time employees for United States businesses. This common practice is one that does not consider the best interests of the employee. I argue that, at the present time, many people, especially those who are poor, have no other choice than to accept these part-time positions. As a result, the quality of life of these workers and their family members suffers. Companies typically employ part-time workers in an effort to increase profits. I argue that this practice will only increase short-term profits, and hiring a large staff of part-time workers will actually decrease long-term profitability. Consequently, this unethical practice is also an unprofitable one.
Keywords
United States, Family Member, Economic Growth, Ethical Issue, Current Trend
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