More than one in five part-time employees in Saxony would like to increase their working hours. On average, this involves seven additional hours, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry for Equal Opportunities. The willingness to work more hours is particularly strong among those who currently work fewer hours.
If the framework conditions changed, such as more flexible working hours or more opportunities to work from home, three quarters of part-time employees would even be willing to work more. Among women, who work part-time more often, the proportion is significantly higher (76.2%) than among men (68.8%).
"Many women want to work more, as the study clearly shows. Currently, inadequate framework conditions are preventing them from doing so," said Equal Opportunities Minister Katja Meier (Greens). It is the task of politicians to improve the framework conditions. Meier also pointed out the far-reaching consequences of part-time work, such as lower wages, poorer career opportunities and lower pensions.
