With my experience overcoming some of the challenges associated with developing and maintaining job descriptions, I have had some positive and negative experiences. While overcoming some of the challenges associated with developing and maintaining a job description, I was able to fix a job description by ensuring that only the necessary and needed KSAO’s are included that are used to fulfill the tasks of a job (Swift, 2021). In my experience, there was a job description that somewhat changed over time and was not yet updated to the current task of the job. I was able to work with others to see what was not necessary and what was necessary to include in the job. The way we overcame this challenge is by envisioning ourselves in the job and describing what it entailed and other potential things one may encounter during the job.
An idea for overcoming the challenges associated with developing and maintaining job descriptions is to experience firsthand the position and to do a continuous check-up. The job description should be updated, whether it be through constant communication or firsthand experience, and should be maintained and updated at least once a year or more (Tyler, 2013). To overcome the challenge of having an accurate role, it can be helpful to include different members of the team who participate in the role and observe them. This can include managers, employees, and human resources (Tyler, 2013). These individuals in the company can offer or suggest good insight on the description that can provide hidden tasks or provide a more accurate picture. It is vital that one continues to maintain and update job descriptions because having an outdated description can do just as much harm as good (Tyler, 2013).
References:
Swift, M. (2021). Job Analysis [Video] MGMT 453. Canvas.
Tyler, K. (2013, December 21). Job worth doing: Update descriptions. SHRM. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/job-worth-update-descriptions
Links to an external site.
