Job-sharing CEOs widen talent pools but risk inefficiency at the top

At a time when firms face skills shortages, CEO job-sharing can keep experienced leaders in work by offering flexibility, especially to women, helping to narrow the gender pay gap and boost labour supply at senior levels. Two leaders can bring a broader mix of skills, experience and ideas, potentially improving decision-making. The downside is cost. Paying two people to do one top job may widen pay gaps within the firm, while shared responsibility can raise coordination problems, slow decisions and reduce efficiency. If productivity gains are weak, shareholders may question the value.

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1. Explain two factors that influence the labour supply for CEO jobs and how job-sharing arrangements might affect that supply.

2. Discuss why significant pay differentials exist between top corporate executives and the average worker, with reference to the article.

3. Evaluate the pros and cons of job-sharing for CEOs, focusing on wellbeing and labour market outcomes.