“Society is continuing to change, especially with the introduction of shared parental leave a few years back, which could explain why more men are looking for lower-paid, part-time positions, in order to maintain an income, while supporting with childcare. Furthermore, it is no longer uncommon for employees to have over ten different jobs in their working life, which is why we are seeing the ‘gig economy’ trend increase across the UK, as candidates look to bulk up their career portfolio with a multitude of part-time positions. That said it’s clear that some industries do need to improve pay and facilitate exciting career opportunities that will support not only the nation’s workers, but also the wider economy.”
COMMENT: Men looking for part-time work which pays up to £25,000 has increased significantly
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, comments: