HR Survey Results: Employees’ Concerns with Unpredictable Work Schedules

Since the start of the pandemic, unpredictability has been the norm — especially when it comes to work schedules. Some employees are working longer than expected in a day, others find it hard to clearly separate office and personal hours, while still others don’t know which hours or days they’ll be working from one week to the next. Listen in as Jeanne Meister discusses our online survey of 605 full-time and part-time employees working at small to mid-sized businesses (20-500 employees). You’ll hear how unpredictable work schedules are directly impacting employees, and what today’s leaders can do to address the unique challenges being faced by different parts of their workforce. Topics include: 0:50 – Research reveals impacts of work schedules2:30 – Unpredictability and hourly workers3:23 – Younger generations most affected6:25 – Ways to address the problem at its cause9:27 – Full-time employees are putting in more hours11:07 – Flexibility in “when” and “where” I work12:13 – Recommendations for leaders Resources: Read “How Unpredictable Work Schedules Are Affecting Employee Well-being“ to get in-depth specifics and statistics from the survey at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/unpredictable-work-schedules. Submit your suggestions for guests or topics to the show at: http://payx.me/pulsetopics. DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.