job sharing
[/dʒɑːb ˈʃɛərɪŋ/]
noun
divisão de emprego
1. An employment arrangement where two or more employees share the responsibilities and hours of a single full-time position, typically working part-time schedules
The company implemented job sharing to allow working parents more flexibility with their schedules.
A empresa implementou divisão de emprego para permitir que pais que trabalham tivessem mais flexibilidade com seus horários.
2. A work-life balance strategy that allows employees to maintain employment while reducing work hours
Job sharing has become increasingly popular among professionals seeking better work-life balance.
A divisão de emprego tornou-se cada vez mais popular entre profissionais que buscam melhor equilíbrio trabalho-vida.
Job sharing has gained prominence in Brazil and Portugal as companies adopt more flexible work arrangements, particularly post-pandemic. It is especially popular among women returning to the workforce and professionals seeking better family-work balance. In the USA, it emerged in the 1970s and remains a less common but valued option for companies committed to employee wellness and retention.
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