What is a split shift?

Split shifts also contrast with double shifts, or "doubles", because a split shift divides normal working hours up throughout the day, and can come in a variety of independent segments. While a double shift consists of two full shifts broken up by just one break during the work day.

Employers in the industries of customer service and hospitality utilize split shifts often. However, recent workplace developments have seen more and more businesses use split shifts, as they can be useful for;

• Global teams working remotely

• Businesses that have slow periods and peak periods

• Organizations with time-sensitive issues, like deadlines or meetings

Though they are growing in popularity and utility, split shifts still don't work well in certain working environments. For example, most office environments don't employ the use of split shifts because work activities in these types of environments remain consistent throughout the work day. Here are the most common industries and places that use split shifts:

• The hospitality industry

• The food and restaurant industry

• Call centers and customer service centers

• Data entry field

• Health and fitness professionals, such as personal trainers at a gym, or yoga instructors