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What Work Leicestershire
Different ways of working
Here are some of the different ways in which we might work today
and in the future.
Flexi-time working – not working to set hours every day such as 9-5.
Temporary or fixed-term contracts – employers take more people
on in agriculture, retail, hospitality or manufacturing, at busier times.
Zero or low hours contracts – sometimes employers need flexibility
from employees. A zero hours contract might mean you don’t know
how many hours you will work from week to week.
The growing ‘gig economy’ – there is a growing area of work linked to App-based platforms
that dole out work in bits and pieces — making deliveries, driving passengers or cleaning
homes; not all ‘gig economy’ roles are based around Apps; some workers can also work for
more traditional companies, which have changed how their staffing system operates.
Freelance and consultancy work – specialists are brought in to a business only when they’re
needed.
Shift work – people who work in factories, hospitals or hotels often work shifts as they’re
needed through the night or early in the morning.
Part-time work – some people choose to only work part of a week, for example, if they’re also
studying, but some jobs aren’t available as full-time posts.
Teleworking – new technologies mean you don’t have to go
to your workplace to do your work – you can work from
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Career jumping – Fancy a change? Use the
skills you’ve learnt in one job to change your
career. As a young learner today you might have had
over 10 different jobs by the time you reach the age of 38! To do
this you’ll need transferable skills.
Running your own business – nearly two thirds of young people like the idea
of running their own business. You can work for yourself in lots of careers, for
example, construction, hair and beauty, finance, hotels and catering. Or you might
just have a brilliant idea for an online business!
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