Job Sharing Policy
What this document covers
The Job Sharing Policy is a formal document that outlines the guidelines and expectations for employees who wish to share a job. It defines the criteria for job sharing arrangements, which allow two qualified employees to share the duties of a single position, each working part-time. This policy ensures that both employees understand their responsibilities and the implications for their employment status and benefits.
Form components explained
- Definition of job sharing and eligibility criteria.
- Responsibilities of both job-sharing employees.
- Impact on employee status and benefits based on hours worked.
- Requirement for communication and performance accountability between partners.
- Evaluation process for proposed job sharing arrangements.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when an employee and their proposed job-sharing partner seek to formalize a job-sharing arrangement. It is particularly beneficial in situations where both employees have equally desirable qualifications and wish to maintain a work-life balance while fulfilling the duties of a single role.
Intended users of this form
This form is intended for:
- Employees interested in a job-sharing arrangement within their organization.
- Managers seeking to establish job sharing policies for eligible positions.
- HR professionals who need to implement and manage job-sharing agreements.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the employees participating in the job sharing arrangement.
- Define the responsibilities and duties each employee will take on.
- Outline the communication protocols between job-sharing employees.
- Discuss and document how performance will be evaluated.
- Review the implications for benefits and employment status.
Is notarization required?
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Not communicating clearly between job-sharing partners, leading to misunderstandings.
- Failing to document the performance standards expected from each employee.
- Ignoring the potential impact on benefits and employment status.
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Divide the role in the most effective way possible. Make the most of potential flexibility. Minimise common problems. Have clear contractual arrangements. Ensure arrangements for one job share partner leaving are clear.
Unlike other positions where you may be the only person qualified to do the work, job-share partners can cover each other's shifts seamlessly.For example, if a good employee was considering leaving the company because they felt their full-time workload was too much, job sharing would be a suitable alternative.
Benefits for the employee Enjoy the flexibility of part time hours. Exchange of skills and knowledge between job sharers. Keep a level of seniority with their organisation while changing the structure of their hours. Meet the demands of a challenging role while upholding an improved work/life balance.
What happens if one Job Share Partner leaves? Job share arrangements are dependent upon the partners and when one partner leaves, for whatever reason, the remaining job sharer should be offered the post on a full time basis.
A job share arrangement is a full-time job split between two individuals, each with responsibility for the success of the total job. Job sharing allows two staff members to share the responsibilities of one full-time position, typically with prorated salary and paid time off.
Establish clear and concise job descriptions that allocate responsibilities and tasks to each employee. set clear guidelines and expectations about job sharers' workload capacity. set up a work schedule outlining the days and hours each job sharer works.
Retention of valued employees: Job sharing keeps workers seeking reduced hours, such as working parents, from being forced to quit your company to get time off. It can greatly reduce expensive employee turnover, which is especially important in key positions.
