Should you be hiring more part-timers?

What’s one source of talent many employers aren’t tapping into?
Answer: Employees who want part-time work.
Experts say the number of folks only looking to work 30 hours a week or less has been increasing at a faster rate than the employers offering those opportunities.
The part-time workforce is made up largely of mothers and baby boomers approaching retirement, though it’s not uncommon to see younger workers take part-time jobs and exchange less pay for more free time.
How can companies tap into this talent pool? If a position requires full-time work, one option is “job sharing” — hiring two people to essentially split one full-time job.
What about your company? Do you have a lot of part-time positions? Have you ever split a job to attract two part-timers instead of one full-time employee? Let us know by leaving a comment.