#47 THE BUSINESS CASE FOR WORKING IN TANDEM with Svenja Christen

It Takes Two to Tango: Tandem as a Business Case &
Career Track Solution 


Why is job sharing the go-to career track solution for some,
while others see it as a costly, complicated red flag? In our
latest session, I had the honor of hosting @Svenja Christen,
founder of @Jobsharing Hub and @PairToShare, who shared the
inside scoop on why tandems are a powerful option for staying on
the career path with reduced hours—and how to pitch the business
case effectively.


Here are Svenja’s top tips if you’re considering a tandem
role:
Know Yourself: Ask if you’re the type for tandem
work. Successful job sharing means a new approach to
collaboration, shared goals, and task transparency.
Find Your Partner: Reach out! Find a colleague
or partner with aligned goals and talk to those already in
similar roles.
‍ Check Leadership Support: Look into which
leaders are supportive or even excited about tandems. Their
buy-in is key.

Prepare a Tailored Pitch: Craft a pitch that
highlights both your personal goals and the business benefits.
Address any reservations—show that job sharing can be both
efficient and inspiring. Remember, a tandem sets an example and
opens doors for others. And here’s a big selling point: by
supporting this model, your manager could become a true change
maker for diversity!


Tandems are more than a work-life solution—they’re a smart
business strategy and a way for companies to lead the charge in
diversity and flexibility.


Who’s ready to explore the benefits of job sharing in
their team?
Let’s talk in the comments!


#JobSharing #CareerGrowth #TandemWork #MyCollective
#DiversityAndInclusion #FlexibleWork