Survey Insights on Part-Time Work Among Russian Companies
A recent survey indicates that a majority of companies, 54 percent, maintain a neutral stance when their employees pursue part-time work during their spare time. The study, a collaboration between Raboty.ru and the Podrabotka service, with a copy appearing on socialbites.ca, sheds light on how employers view this practice.
When asked about the impact of part-time jobs, approximately 16 percent of respondents described it as positive, while 26 percent viewed it as detrimental to employee productivity. A small segment, 4 percent, restricts the hiring of additional staff for part-time roles within their organizations.
Among those who judged part-time work as positive or neutral, a large majority highlighted key benefits. About 84 percent cited the potential for extra income as a primary advantage for staff. Additionally, 83 percent noted that part-time workers could forge valuable connections that might benefit their main jobs. Seventy percent observed improved time management skills, and 66 percent recognized the opportunity to gain new experience. A further 16 percent mentioned that a variety of tasks could reduce the risk of professional burnout.
Conversely, respondents who perceived negative effects for employees raised several concerns. Thirty-two percent worried that staff might use company resources to generate extra income outside their primary duties, a practice deemed unacceptable by those surveyed. Another 37 percent believed part-time work could lower overall productivity, and 36 percent cautioned about a potential conflict of interest. Around 31 percent feared burnout could result from the extra workload or divided attention.
Approximately 26 percent of participants felt that part-time commitments could distract employees from their core responsibilities, while 21 percent warned that personnel might eventually treat the part-time role as their main workplace and leave the primary employer.
The survey gathered responses from more than 350 company representatives spanning various regions of Russia, including managers, HR directors, recruiters, and HR specialists. The mix of roles reflects a broad cross-section of organizational perspectives on part-time arrangements.
Related discussions in the field note that professional burnout is a topic of interest among Russian professionals, with psychologists offering explanations for stress-related burnout across the workforce. Earlier surveys also explored attitudes toward recycling practices, indicating evolving habits and awareness among workers and organizations alike.