Combining Job Roles

We are currently seeing job roles that are at least two jobs combined and more and more jobseekers in dual roles actively looking for a new role.

Whilst we appreciate the potential upside of this approach:

• Cost Savings
• Flexibility

Does this approach ever work as intended?

The Cons:

• Skills and experience mismatch: People will have gaps in their knowledge and expertise which is a potential problem for both the company and employee
• Human nature: People will always gravitate to the elements of the role they are better at and enjoy the most
• Overloading existing employees: Combining two jobs may lead to an overwhelming workload for the employee, potentially causing stress, burnout, and decreased job satisfaction
• Reduced specialisation: Practice makes perfect! That lack of specialisation could impact the quality of work in specific areas.
• Employee dissatisfaction: People become dissatisfied if they feel that combining roles results in a heavier workload! Without appropriate compensation or recognition. This dissatisfaction can affect morale and productivity.
• Quality of work: Depending on the complexity of the roles, combining them may impact the quality of work. Some tasks may receive less attention, leading to potential errors or oversights.
• Limited growth opportunities: Combining roles may limit growth and advancement for both the company and the employee.
• Retention challenges: The increased workload and potential dissatisfaction could lead to higher turnover rates. Employees may seek other opportunities with better work-life balance and job satisfaction.

What are your thoughts? Does it work?

For me, the Cons win!

Would recruiting two part-time employees be the better option?

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