job sharing

noun

1. the division of a job between two or more people such that each covers the same job for complementary parts of the day or week

Derived Forms

• job sharer, noun

Example Sentences

“I think our other guys did a good job sharing the ball,” coach Matt Dunn said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sharon Peake, founder and boss of London-based corporate gender equality consultancy Shape Talent, says she feels optimistic about the potential of any tools that will make job sharing more popular.

From BBC

However, she's also concerned that biases can find their way into job sharing software systems.

From BBC

But could an employer simply turn down job sharing candidates to avoid having double the HR and payroll work?

From BBC

UK employment solicitors Davidson Morris say that job sharing requests from existing employees "must be considered in a reasonable manner and should only be refused if there is a good business reason for so doing".

From BBC