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Increased Interest in Part-Time Employment Among Men

An abundance of workers express a preference for working part-time, as revealed by a comprehensive survey conducted by the Bremen Chamber of Labour. The findings indicate that numerous employees are discontented with their current work arrangements.

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Increased Preference for Part-Time Work Shown in Survey by Workers' Chamber of Bremen, Indicating Widespread Dissatisfaction among Employees

Increased Interest in Part-Time Employment Among Men

Over half of Bremen's workforce expresses a desire for alternative working hours, according to the latest employment survey by the Bremen Chamber of Labor. The survey, titled "Coordinates of Work," has been conducted every two years since 2017 by the social research institute infas.

The findings reveal that 41% of full-time employees in Bremen wish to reduce their working hours. Health concerns and the need for more family time predominantly drive this desire. The care sector (45%) and the hospitality industry (40%) have the highest number of employees seeking a flexible work schedule due to health issues, as their employment negatively impacts their well-being, both physically and mentally.

A significant issue raised in the survey is the denial of part-time work for men, with 44% of male respondents expressing a desire to work reduced hours. However, 44% of these men have their requests denied by their employers.

The survey also highlights a shortage of health promotion measures within companies, particularly affecting older employees (42% over 55 years old). The CEO of the Bremen Chamber of Labor, Elke Heyduck, urges employers to address this issue promptly to retain these workers.

Commuters, making up approximately 40% of Bremen's workforce, were also taken into account during the survey. The study was conducted between February and May, with telephone interviews averaging 30 minutes. The responses included both objective, quantitative questions and subjective, qualitative ones, providing a comprehensive view of the topic.

Many employees are frustrated with the financial implications of reducing working hours. Over one-third of respondents said they could not reduce their hours because their monthly income would no longer be sufficient. This is a major concern for single parents (94%), two-thirds of whom cited insufficient income as a reason for maintaining full-time employment.

Lack of childcare availability is another significant hurdle for part-time workers with children, with 71% citing this reason. Three-quarters of single parents working part-time reported wanting to work more but having no other option due to insufficient childcare options.

Conversely, 12% of employees stated that they wanted to increase their hourly workload but were unable to do so due to their employers. This issue affects employees in the hospitality industry particularly frequently, according to the survey results.

Bremen's politicians and businesses are urged by the Chamber of Labor to address these issues and retain skilled workers by adapting to the changing needs of the workforce. The survey findings can be found on the Chamber of Labor's official website (arbeitnehmerkammer.de/beschaeftigungsbefragung).

  1. The survey "Coordinates of Work" conducted by infas reveals that 41% of full-time employees in Bremen want to reduce their working hours due to health concerns and family needs.
  2. The care sector and hospitality industry, which have a negative impact on employees' well-being, exhibit the highest number of employees seeking a flexible work schedule.
  3. The survey indicates that 44% of male respondents wish to work reduced hours, but 44% of these men have their requests denied by their employers.
  4. In the survey, a shortage of health promotion measures within companies is highlighted, particularly affecting older employees (42% over 55 years old).
  5. Commuters, making up about 40% of Bremen's workforce, were also included in the survey, which was conducted between February and May with telephone interviews averaging 30 minutes.
  6. Many employees are unable to reduce their working hours due to financial concerns, with over one-third stating their monthly income would no longer be sufficient.
  7. Lack of childcare availability is another major hurdle for part-time workers with children; 71% cited this reason, with three-quarters of single parent workers wanting to work more but having no other option due to insufficient childcare options. Meanwhile, 12% of employees are unable to increase their hourly workload because of their employers.

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