Organizational benefits of job sharing

[Augusta]

Job sharing is of immense benefits to the company practicing it. Though It's more common in the public sector, but even private organizations are starting to adopt it now.

it isn't a bad idea to leave a job role meant for a person for two or more people to share. This is where more efficiency comes in.and other benefits too.

With Job sharing employers get skilled hands as the different sharers will bring their skills to bear on the job

Another benefit will be collection of knowledge as the shsrers will bring forth their knowledge to work on the job.

The last one will be that of creativity which will work both ways for the organization and also improve employee's work-life balance.

 

[King bell]

Job sharing is a flexible work arrangement where multiple persons divide the duties of one job on full time basis. It can increase output, motivate workforce, retain talents, promote diversity in decision-making, maintain business operations, employee pool flexibility, transfer of knowledge between employees, staff welfare, attracting best qualified personnel to an organization and cost savings. Job sharing permits more hours to be covered by employees jointly which accelerates efficiency in tasks as well as activities. It also supports multiple viewpoints thereby promoting creativity in facing up to challenges at work and creating a more inclusive environment. Job sharing involves cross-training among employees through knowledge-sharing hence building a competent team. Also it helps reduce absenteeism and unplanned leaves that are common occurrence in many organizations and foster positive organizational culture as well. Job sharing shows willingness to try out unconventional employment options which make it popular with modern workers. When done efficiently job sharing leads to contented staff hence boosting overall performance of the company.