Managing Part-Time Employees

Unique Aspects of Leadership in Part-Time Work Settings

• Forms and models of part-time work (traditional, near-full-time, job sharing, etc.).
• Opportunities and Challenges for Leaders and Teams.
• Typical areas of conflict: availability, information flow, responsibility.

Work Organization and Communication

• Establish clear structures and a transparent division of responsibilities.
• Efficient coordination despite different work schedules.
• Ensuring the flow of information and participation.
• Managing hybrid teams (part-time, full-time, remote).

Performance, Control, and Fairness

• Goal-Setting and Performance Measurement in Part-Time Settings.
• Equal Treatment vs. Individual Solutions.
• Avoiding overload and “invisible extra work.”
• Dealing with Prejudice Within the Team.

Managing and Motivating Part-Time Employees

• Understand and take individual needs into account.
• Strengthen motivation and engagement.
• Create opportunities for professional development, even for part-time employees.
• Promote trust, personal responsibility, and self-organization.

Real-World Cases and Application

• Discussion of specific leadership situations raised by the participants.
• Sharing Best Practices with Participants and Facilitators
• Development of customized solutions.
• Transfer Planning for Your Daily Management Routine.