"Most people know what the concept of job sharing is but many don't know how it works in practice." Our guests this week on the Big Careers, Small Children podcast are Hannah Hall-Turner and Rachel Maguire, otherwise known as The Job Share Pair.Having successfully job shared together in their HR Director role at a Fortune 500 firm they are now on a mission to make job sharing an accessible option for all.Rachel and Hannah talk really honestly about the pro's and con's of job sharing, detailing everything you need to know before embarking on one. The conversation is packed with so much practical advice and links to useful resource wherever you are in the process.So whether you're considering finding a job share partner, are already job sharing and want tips to improve the relationship or if you're an employer wondering what the benefit would be to your organisation, listen to this episode to learn: How to find your perfect job share partnerThe characteristics you might need to be successful at job sharing If you need to be close friends with your job sharing partner for your job share to workThe best way to structure your working week with your partnerThe tools Hannah and Rachel use to revolutionise their handoversWhether job sharers should expect to take a pay cutHow to convince your organisation that job sharing worksThe latest stats around job sharing successThe resources that can support you in your job shareWe hope you enjoy the conversation.Follow The Job Share Pair on Instagram and on LinkedIn.Other resources mentioned in this episode for job sharers:RoleshareFlexible Working PeopleDaisy ChainInvesting in Women Follow Leaders Plus on Twitter @leaders_plus  and find out more about our work, including details of our award-winning Fellowship Programme and our Applications close 23rd March - take a bold step for your career and family today.The Leaders Plus Fellowship (cross-sector) is an award-winning Programme open to parents from all sectors who are progressing careers in leadership and management. Our Fellowship supports you to pursue ambitious roles whilst balancing home life, equipping you with the essential tools to thrive at work whilst still enjoying time with your family. Fellows get: access to a courageous community of peers who are also juggling work and parenthood expert guidance from your own dedicated career Mentor world-class training from industry thought leaders on developing your career support to deal with the practical challenges of being a working parent that arise day-to-day The Fellowship is open to all parents internationally who have children 0-11. Our Programme is inclusive and welcoming of all family set ups. We encourage applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in leadership positions and offer online/ blended course options and hardship fund places to help facilitate this.