HealthJuly 14, 2026
underemployment
/ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definition
A condition where a worker is employed but works fewer hours than they desire or are available to work.
Etymology
The word is a combination of the prefix 'under-' (meaning below or less than) and 'employment.' It emerged in 20th-century economic discourse to describe labor market gaps beyond simple unemployment.
In the news
In the article, the researchers investigated whether psychological distress impacts a person's desire or ability to work full-time. They found a potential link between high distress and working fewer hours, though they advised interpreting this finding with caution.
This Overlooked Mental Health Issue Is Affecting How You Work (& Most People Don't Know They Have It)
Read the full article ↗Yahoo Health