job sharing

noun

: a situation in which two people share the work, hours, and pay of one job
Job sharing is becoming more common.
a job-sharing arrangement

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The study revealed various flexible scheduling practices, including shift trading with co-workers (41% of survey respondents), part-time work with no loss of benefits (28%), compressed workweeks (27%), and job sharing (18%). Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 To address this, companies can use flexible staffing models like staggered schedules, job sharing, a part-time team member model or a hybrid model based on job functions to ensure continuous service. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Implement flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid work, job sharing, and compressed work schedules. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 And many businesses are offering more job flexibility and job sharing to keep their most experienced employees around. Sander Van ‘t Noordende, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Programs that support innovators through role coverage, pay guarantees, job sharing, innovation stipends and incentives support all colleagues, but especially women who may find their prime innovation years are also caregiving years. John M. Bremen, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023

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“Job sharing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20sharing. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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