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Fatigue changes more than reaction time
In mining, fatigue is usually spoken about as a safety issue. That is, of course, true. It is also incomplete.
April 28, 2026
Based on a conversation I had with a leader last week who is part of a leadership development program I am facilitating, we were talking about accountability and delivering results and I referenced someone in my world who is working part-time. This leader responded with, “Well, if they work part-time, they can’t complain about being busy.” This leader didn’t know that I am also a part-time employee and it got me thinking about some of the myths that we have around part-time work.
The latest 2025 data and research challenge some of the most common myths:
Insight: Surveys show many part-time employees are deeply career-oriented. When organisations invest in learning and development, part-timers demonstrate strong career adaptability and advancement potential. (Timewise, 2025)
Insight: Productivity is not a function of hours worked but of job design and role clarity. Well-structured part-time roles retain key skills and can deliver exceptional results. (Emerald, 2025)
Insight: Labour market data show part-time work remains a critical and growing segment of the global workforce, especially in hybrid and flexible models. (World Economic Forum, 2025)
When leaders hold onto outdated myths, they risk under-utilising talent and limiting inclusion. By reframing part-time work as a strategic workforce lever, leaders can build more resilient, engaged, and diverse teams.
In mining, fatigue is usually spoken about as a safety issue. That is, of course, true. It is also incomplete.
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