job rotation

British  

noun

1. the practice of transferring an employee from one work station or activity to another during the working day in order to add variety to a job: often used in assembly line work

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Example Sentences

Amazon said it was also assessing another Labor and Industries recommendation: a formal job rotation program to help avoid injuries from repetitive motions.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

Pugh said her group could start hearings next month to consider increasing economic opportunities for ex-convicts, job rotation for officers and other reforms.

From Reuters • May 26, 2015

Employees are allowed, and in some companies, highly encouraged, to move between departments or take a job rotation in completely new areas.

From Forbes • Feb. 26, 2015

Work stations have been designed to ergonomic standards, and employees have opportunities for job rotation and promotion, the statement said.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2012

Some companies, including Tyson, are responding to the crisis by implementing job rotation, better knife designs, and posture-improvement programs.

From Time Magazine Archive