Unpredictable times: the extent, characteristics and correlates of insecure hours of work in Britain. Issue 1 (28th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Felstead, Alan; Gallie, Duncan; Green, Francis; Henseke, Golo
• Is Part Of: Industrial relations journal. Volume 51:Issue 1/2(2020)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2020-01-28
• Subjects: Industrial relations -- Periodicals; 331.1942
• DOI: 10.1111/irj.12279
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0019-8692

Abstract

Abstract: This article presents new British evidence that suggests that cutting working hours at short notice is twice as prevalent as zero‐hours contracts and triple the number of employees are very anxious about unexpected changes to their hours of work. The pay of these employees tends to be lower, work intensity higher, line management support weaker and the threat of dismissal and job loss greater. In addition, the well‐being of these employees is lower and they are less committed to the organisations that employ them. However, the prevalence of insecure working hours is reduced by workplace level employee involvement exercised individually or through collective representation.