Samantha and Geri both work as receptionists at a medical office. Samantha works from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., so she can be home when her daughter gets home from school. Geri works from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., so she can attend graduate school classes in the morning. How does this arrangement benefit the company?
A) The company has employees who prioritize work over other obligations.
B) The company reduces its operating costs because its actual hours of operation are reduced.
C) The company can better serve its customers because it has more customer coverage over longer hours.
D) The company's workstations and facilities can be better utilized because of staggered employee use.
E) The company has the skills of two people for one job.

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Job sharing gives both Samantha and Geri the opportunity to work as well as time to fulfill other obligations, such as parenting or school. With job sharing, the company has the benefit of the skills of two people for one job, often at a lower cost for salaries and benefits than one person working eight hours a day would be paid.

Samantha and Geri Both Work as Receptionists at a Medical