Job sharing and part-time employment can help you divide your time between work and family, educational or entrepreneurial goals. It may be a challenge to sell this concept to your company, but some organizations are open to the idea. Consider the following scenarios on who is appropriate for it and some strategies on how to convince your company that it will work.
Working Parents: New parents, or parents who wish to spend more time with their children, may want more time at home but are unwilling to give up all of their income. If you’re in this situation, try to find a co-worker who is willing to split the workload and hours with you. Formulate a plan that includes a complete schedule of your proposed arrangement before you open discussions with your boss. Stress how you and your co-worker will communicate to ensure a smooth work flow for fellow employees or customers and to prevent duplication of work.
Professionals returning to school: In this competitive market, some professionals hope to gain job security and advancement by earning a master’s degree or Ph.D. Some find it easier to cut back on work hours and attend school full time. Present the idea based on the long-term benefit of your degree to the company.
People not yet ready for retirement: Some people nearing retirement age are willing to cut back, but they don’t want to give up their present position. You may be able to sell the arrangement as a financial advantage to your employer because the company can save money of benefits and salary if you work part time. Your boss may agree that your years of experience are too valuable to lose. Stress your role as a mentor to less experienced co-workers.
Professionals launching a business: Job sharing offers a practical solution for professionals who want to start their own business part time with their company’s knowledge. You still have a secure income while your entrepreneurial venture gets off the ground, and the company maintains a dedicated employee. Some entrepreneurs even find that their company becomes their first client. Reassure your boss that you will not work on your outside venture on company time.
To sell job sharing to your boss, convince him or her that the quality of your work will not suffer. You must sell the company on the idea that it will benefit. Develop a complete plan that outlines specific terms such as hours, pay and benefits. Think about the pros and cons of the situation and role play answering questions. Present results-oriented goals that illustrate your commitment to the job, such as sales goals for the first three months of the new arrangement. Remember that you’ll face close scrutiny until the concept is comfortable to everyone.
No comments:
Post a Comment