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Alternative work arrangements: senior administrative job-share
Glen Colwill1, B Christine Penney, Alice Taft
1Capital Health Region, and Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia.
Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|May 22, 2003
Summary
Job sharing offers a flexible solution for retaining experienced healthcare administrators. This strategy helps maintain a healthy and vital workforce amidst an aging demographic and evolving work expectations.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- The healthcare sector faces challenges with an aging workforce.
- There is a growing demand for flexible work arrangements among healthcare professionals.
- Retaining experienced senior administrators is crucial for organizational stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore job sharing as a strategy for senior healthcare administrators.
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a job-sharing arrangement.
- To provide insights for healthcare organizations seeking innovative workforce solutions.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive case study of a job-share arrangement between two senior administrators.
- Survey evaluation of the job-share experience.
- Analysis of administrative roles and responsibilities within the job-share model.
Main Results:
- The job-share arrangement was successfully implemented.
- Both administrators reported positive experiences with the job-share model.
- The survey indicated potential benefits for workforce retention and flexibility.
Conclusions:
- Job sharing is a viable strategy for senior healthcare administrators.
- This model can support workforce health and vitality.
- Healthcare authorities should consider job sharing for retaining experienced staff.