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Underemployment

Definition

A situation where employees work in roles that do not utilise their full skills or work fewer hours than they prefer.

Context & Importance

Often leads to dissatisfaction, loss of productivity, and hidden workforce inefficiencies.

Use Cases

• Part-time MBA graduates working low-skill roles
• Downsized roles post-pandemic

Related Concepts

Employment mismatch, productivity analysis, employee engagement.

TankhaPay Relevance

Use analytics to detect underused talent and align with upskilling paths.