Flexible working hours: Benefit or burden? A study of occupational differences in five European countries

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Flexibility demands burden lower-skilled workers more than higher-skilled ones, limiting their work arrangements.
The EU Labour Force Survey 2019 data shows a clear divide in working hour flexibility among occupations.
Observation of 5 European countries highlights how occupational position influences working arrangements.
Findings support the need for policies addressing the unequal distribution of flexible working hours.

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Analysis reveals higher-skilled workers benefit more from flexible working hours, indicating disparities in employee flexibility.

Bettina Stadler (2025) studied this question.

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