Author: Patricia Ostrowski

Throughout this week I have been reviewing what makes a good job discretion and why we should have them. The largest benefit of them being that they describe the company and what they are looking for in talent. Moreover, it can be almost in a sense a mission statement for the company in the way that they present it. Although there is a lot of benefit and beauty with job descriptions and analysis, I think that there are some challenges associated with developing and maintaining them. Thinking and reflecting on the projections of the world, I think that one of the largest challenges could be the fast-growing technology industry. Having to redefine the jobs that many are doing because of the growth of technology and ingenuity could be tedious to the Human Resource department. 

Another example from the course could be looking at what worked and did not work for a certain group of people. Specifically, when someone leaves the company for a “better opportunity.” Looking retrospectively on what is necessary for the company as a whole and what the goals are with comparison to what the individual needs. Within a perfect job an individual would not never want to leave but rather stay within the company. My uncle is a great example of this because he likes the job that he was given 30 years ago and does not want to leave the company. He has become quite productive within the company and has done great service for its development. Therefore, examining why someone might leave or has left can give an overview of what needs to be improved and how to partner the best to satisfy both parties. Looking at why someone left or desires to leave can be difficult for the managers both physically and emotionally, especially when they are especially invested in the company. 

These are my thoughts on job descriptions and their challenges. If anyone has questions, please let me know!

Thank you!

There are many different reasons why a company or an organization could be a “great place to work.” This could be due to values of the company aligning with a personal mission statement or simply because there are like-minded people that work there. Within this blog I will discuss why Ultimate Software, Edward Jones, and The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated are great places to work.

Ultimate Software

According to Great Places to Work “97%” of employees say that Ultimate Software is a great place to work. According to the employees there are three words that majorly describe the importance of this company to them being: people, family, and benefits. 

Edward Jones

Edward Jones was ranked a little bit lower in terms of percent ranking at “89% of employees saying it is a great place to work.” One of the things that struck me was that “94% of employees say that they are able to take time off from work when they think it is necessary.” The three major words that describe this company are: people, culture, partnerships.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

This company ranks at “88% of employees stating that it is a great place to work.” Moreover, three words that employees describe The Cheesecake Factory as: everyone, people, and family. One of the reasons why people are satisfied working there is that they are given the resources and equipment they need in order to do their job. 

Taking into consideration the three companies above, I think that I would like to be a manager that sees each person within the company as their own individual. Moreover, making a climate where everyone supports one another like family. Obtaining a company culture that cares about the work that needs to be done and each other is an aspect that is crucial to the wellbeing of the company. I think that these goals tie into the concept in the lecture that people matter and creating a mission, vision, and set values matter while managing a team.  I also think that these could be equally challenging aspects of being an HR Manager. The reality of not being able to treat the employees as machines but rather as people with individual lives while needing to meet a fanatical and a reputational goal for the firm. 
I hope to learn more as I go on in the course.  

Source:

“Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2020.” Great Place To Work®, www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/100-best/2020. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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