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In 300 words, argue for or against the hiring of part-time workers based on the issues surrounding providing part-time workers with benefits.

Assuming that the firm should offer benefits to part-time workers, recommend which benefits should be offered. Provide your rationale.

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The benefits for part-time workers are examined. The arguments for or against the hiring of part-time workers based on the issues surrounding providing part-time workers with benefits.

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Troyo RN, MBA, COHN-S/CM

When companies are contemplating hiring part time workers, there are considerations to be looked at. Part time workers typically cost less in benefits, as they are not offered the same benefits as full time workers. For some companies, this makes hiring part time workers attractive, as they cost less. There are several other advantages to having part time employees working in a company as well.

The down side to hiring part time workers based on the cost of benefits, is that they can be less loyal to the company, as they have ...

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