As an entrepreneur, who operates ConnectMoms.com & JobsForDads.com, I often review the benefits of being self-employed to those of being an employee. Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone and there are definite benefits to being an employee with a dynamic company that understands the needs of working parents. I also know that at certain phases in a professional working mothers career she may not be able to work full time. Does seeking a job share arrangement make sense? Is it possible to establish structured job share arrangements within organizations in order to facilitate the needs of working mothers in various stages of their careers? I believe it does make sense from a retention perspective, especially now with the shrinking workforce issues.

Kelly Watson of The Career Partners offers a service for corporations in California to make job sharing a viable option for senior positions. I would love to hear your comments on job sharing and whether you know companies or other websites that support this innovative approach to retention and recruiting.

thanks, Sarah

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