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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While both are categorized as flexible leadership models, fractional leadership is not the same as job sharing.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Enable Flexible Work Arrangements Flexible work arrangements—like remote work, flexible hours and job sharing—offer crucial support for employees with disabilities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Enable Flexible Work Arrangements Flexible work arrangements—like remote work, flexible hours and job sharing—offer crucial support for employees with disabilities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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
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“Job sharing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20sharing. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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