http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/resources/policy/job_share.htm

Job sharing is when two employees literally divide a job between them, and only work a few days a week to cover one full-time role. In some cases, getting job sharing employees to work three days a week each is preferred by both staff and employer to incorporate a crossover day so they can hand over of work.

This is particularly popular with people who want flexible hours because of family commitments as it allows them to maintain their career and still spend time with their families

- Receptionists

- Account director

- Gym instructor

- Chefs

- Travel advisors

- Office assistant

-Events Assistant

- Accounts manager

Bad Partners

Partners in a job-sharing situation are dependent upon each other, which can under some circumstances create a disadvantage. For example, suppose two workers are responsible for completing a project by a certain deadline. If one worker fails in some way and the project is affected, whom should the employer hold responsible? It’s not always obvious without some digging. Even if the blame clearly lies with just one of the workers, the situation is a hassle for the employer, who must sit down with both employees to sort out what happened. One way to minimize such problems is to ensure that responsibilities are clearly divided and spelled out, and to hold regular meetings to monitor progress.

Partner Changes

If one partner decides to leave the job-sharing situation, the whole arrangement can fall apart. The employer might have difficulty finding another person willing to participate in a job-sharing arrangement – or just the right person to fit both the unconventional schedule and the duties. At the very least, the transition period will be rocky and disruptive, as the new job-sharing partners sort out responsibilities and reconcile their schedules