Many times throughout my life and in my job search, I have used websites such as Indeed, Craigslist, and many job listing sites. When scrolling through and reading about jobs, I closely examine what the listed job description is, what potential candidates their looking for, and what duties are expected of potential candidates. Having a accurate job description is not only important for recruiting employees, but also for retention. It is important for potential employees to know what the demands of the job may be, as it can directly influence their time at a company. As for employee engagement, when a job description is accurate and encompasses details about what work is to be done and what the expectations the company has, potential employees take the job more seriously and put more thought into the possible job. Connecting to performance goals as well, detailed job descriptions can create a loose development plan for the training that is needed. Thus, having no job description, or an non accurate one can cause great harm to a company. In many career fields where roles and positions have a variety of duties, it can be difficult to maintain accurate descriptions, and that can create an even bigger issue when there workplace acts that must be followed. Outdated job descriptions can also lead to a company possibly getting in trouble when there is a claim made against them, as it benefits the employee rather than the employer. On the other hand, having no job description at all, can blur the lines of roles within a company, either leading to individuals not knowing what tasks they’re expected to perform, or individuals not willing to do anything that is not apart of their usual routine.
Sources Cited
Tyler, K. (2018, April 10). Job worth doing: Update descriptions. SHRM. https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/Pages/0113-job-descriptions.aspx
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