Job sharing is a much sought after family-friendly benefit by employees who are juggling work and family life. Julie Levine and Julie Rocco are top design engineers for Ford. Both women had pregnancies and also were interested in advancing their careers and yet each wanted time for their new roles as mothers. In order for job sharing to be successful, which of the following characteristics were necessary?

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All of the above characteristics - the right chemistry between both women, the same work ethic, and trust - are necessary for job sharing to be successful. The women need to have a good working relationship, similar values and approach to work, and trust each other to communicate and execute their shared responsibilities effectively. Without these characteristics, job sharing may not work effectively and could potentially harm the work and productivity of the team.

Job Sharing Is a Much Sought After Family-Friendly Benefit by Employees