What are some types of work schedules?

There are many different types of work schedules, including:

• Full-time work schedules

  Full-time work schedules usually refer to work schedules that consist of a 40-hour work week. While most of the time, this applies to normal business hour shifts, like 9 AM to 5 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM, there can be variations depending on the specific industry, role, and company.

  These schedules, for the most part, consist of a normal work week of Monday through Friday.

• Part-time work schedules

  These work schedules are less than full-time, usually between 20 to 35 hours per week. However, they might be any number of hours below 40. Part-time schedules can be all over the week, which results in workers putting in shifts on weekdays and weekends.

• Fixed work schedules

  This kind of work schedule has a predetermined number of days and hours that remain the same throughout a worker's employment. Managers and employees normally agree upon these schedules before an employee begins their job.

• Flexible work schedules

  These work schedules are similar to fixed work schedules in certain ways but tend to be less strict. Employees usually have to work a certain amount of hours, but they are given varying autonomy in determining when they put in their working hours on specific days and shifts.

• Rotating shift work schedules

  This type of work schedule sees employees rotating shifts with other employees, which a manager usually determines. Rotating shift work schedules are common in industries and fields that must remain in operation for 24 hours a day, and seven days a week, like the healthcare industry and the hospitality industry.

• Seasonal work schedules

  Seasonal work schedules apply to seasonal employees or temporary employees. These workers work for a set period of days, weeks, or sometimes months and have varying hours and different shift days. These schedules are very common during the December holidays in the retail industry.