Canada has experienced a growth in the proportion of part-time workers (versus full-time)over the past decade. What is a key reason for this growth?
A) Many full-time jobs are outsourced overseas.
B) The government is forcing firms to hire on a part-time basis.
C) Unions prefer workers to have part-time jobs.
D) Employers tend to save on compensation costs as many part-time workers do not receive voluntary benefits.

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Employers tend to save on compensation costs as many part-time workers do not receive voluntary benefits. This means that employers can save money by hiring more part-time workers instead of full-time workers.

Canada Has Experienced a Growth in the Proportion of Part-Time