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underemployment


Meanings
  • Noun

    The condition of working for less pay or fewer hours than desired or needed to support oneself.


Variants
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underemployment , underemployments
Etymology
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Under- (meaning less than) + employment (meaning the act of employing)


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  1. Underemployment affects millions of people worldwide.

  2. Underemployment can lead to higher turnover rates and decreased morale in the workforce.

  3. Underemployment can be measured using various indicators, such as the underemployment rate and the employment-population ratio.


Related Concepts
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  1. Unemployment: Underemployment and unemployment are related concepts. While unemployment refers to not having a job at all, underemployment refers to having a job but not one that makes full use of one's skills or abilities or pays a living wage.

  2. Part-time employment: Underemployment can include working part-time when one would prefer to work full-time.


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Underemployment is a common issue in many economies, particularly during economic downturns. It can lead to financial stress and decreased productivity. The term has been used extensively in economic literature and discussions about employment policies.

How to Memorize "underemployment"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person working fewer hours or for lower pay than they need to make ends meet.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the feeling of not being fully utilized or compensated in one's job.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Underpaid and Underutilized' to remember the meaning of underemployment.


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