Learning and the part‐time worker Available to Purchase

Part‐time working is still primarily a female activity, associated with lower organizational position, lower pay, and fewer training opportunities. Development, training and education models that reflect the values and assumptions of traditional (male) working patterns are not sufficiently flexible for organizations of today; nor do they meet the needs of part‐timers. This paper explores some of the factors associated with the development of this group of workers, who appear to experience particular barriers to learning.