What does underemployment mean?
noun
A state of being employed but not fully utilized, often resulting in a lack of job satisfaction or opportunities for advancement. Underemployment can also refer to a situation where an individual's skills and qualifications are not being utilized to their full potential.
Example
"The company's decision to hire a part-time worker instead of a full-time employee was a result of underemployment in the industry."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.