continental shifts

A form of continental shift — A type of work cycle, most commonly at a manufacturing plant or institution, with shifts worked four days in a row, followed by four days off in a row. It can also commonly be implemented as working four days in a row with three days off, then working three days in a row with four days off; switching every week.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of continental shift
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