Accordion scheduling
noun
the use of temporary and part-time workers whose hours are adjusted on a daily basis to avoid overstaffing of the business operation
examples
accordion scheduling helps the company provide for its changing labor requirements.
word origin
imitative of an accordion’s moving in and out
usage note
business
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