Studies have proven that businesses fail mostly due to lacking the right team and having ineffective talent strategies. The first step in getting the right people for your business is often the most ignored and dismissed- writing the job description. Job descriptions are often template driven, confusing, a source of bias, and focus too much on buzzwords and meaningless issues. Employees are not looking to be the 'next rockstar' or have 'free pizza' on weekdays.
Job descriptions are getting banal but when done right, they are the most effective recruitment tool businesses have. A good and clear job description tells an employee that you know what you're looking for, have clarity, and can provide them the thing they seek to progress their career.
Good job descriptions:
Ensure effective recruitment and promotion
A good job description clarifies the expectations and requirements of the role so you can attract the right applicants.
Build accurate organisational structures
A clear job description allows you to efficiently and effectively structure and align roles within your organisation.
Manage performance and conflict management
Well written job descriptions provide objective reference points for appraisals, performance reviews, resolving disputes and disciplinary issues.
Guide training and development
A job description is a reference point to identify an employee’s training needs, as well as setting appropriate goals for the employee’s development and career progression within the business.
Help injured employees back to work
Good job descriptions allow you to assess and facilitate an employee’s return to work from an enforced period of leave by establishing light or modified duties.
Protect your business
Job descriptions help you defend claims of discrimination during the recruitment process and beyond, while providing a basis to defend any decision to terminate employment for poor performance.
Need help with your recruitment process?
Peninsula works with Kiwi business owners on matters of employment relations and workplace health and safety. Our team members provide constant support, advice, and tailored resources for business owners and employers. Reach out to our team today to get your recruitment processes streamlined.