idle time

idle time definition - business

idle time

Nonproductive time during which an employee is on the job but not working. For example, a problem with machinery is likely to create idle time for a number of employees. Idle time may also result from management scheduling more employees than are needed for the work available.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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