Feeling the crunch of
the labour shortage?
Job Sharing could be your solution
Job Sharing is when an employer fills one position with two people. Two people share the job duties either through working different days or sharing the hours of one full time position.
Job Sharing creates more accessible employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
People who have limitations love the opportunity to work to their capacity and contribute to their community through their work. You might think there is more paperwork to be done and more training for each person hired, however, persons with disabilities are usually covered by provincial benefits, which means employers don’t have to pay those costs (or fill out all that paperwork). Studies have shown that persons with disabilities are more reliable since they place high value on the jobs they have.
Three Advantages to Job Sharing For Employers
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By offering flexible working options like job sharing, you can attract a wider pool of candidates who place high value on flexibility. The more candidates you attract, the higher the chance to find top talent with the skills and knowledge to succeed. This can further reduce hiring costs and job turnover. Job sharing also increases the chances of attracting employees with mixed skill sets, experiences and approaches.
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When you provide employees with the ownership and flexibility to set their hours and work schedule, they tend to be happier in their jobs. Happier employees are more motivated to work, committed to their jobs and less likely to leave the job. They are also less likely to be absent from work as they set the hours that they can work.
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Job sharing provides flexibility for both employees and employers. You find it easier to schedule your team around holidays, sick leaves, annual leaves and emergencies when there are multiple people working the same job. This ensures that productivity stays consistent and employees can still complete the duties for the day.
Wondering how you can set up a Job Sharing agreement?
A Job Share arrangement is negotiated between an employer, the potential employees and a Job Coach. If you are ready to explore a Job Share agreement in your organization, get in touch with The Right Fit team today.