Every organisation, no matter how large or small, should have a job description for every position within their company.

Why are job descriptions so important and how they can be used to benefit your business?

• Job descriptions can be used as the base for many areas of your business and are essential to the success and efficiency of your organisation.
• Job descriptions allow you to plan and manage how each position fits within your business, why you need the position and what the parameters of the role will be.
• They allow you to make confident recruitment decisions through clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.
• Job descriptions should also form the foundation of your interview questions and key selection criteria, making your interview and hiring process streamlined and structured.
• When assessing staff performance, job descriptions can assist with identification of areas in need of training and development.
• Job descriptions assist with creating fair and logical salary systems by ensuring staff are being compensated in line with their levels of responsibility.
• For employees, having a clear job description allows them to understand the responsibilities and duties that are required of them and those around them. Having this clarity will allow them to get on with their work, and will create a productive and efficient workflow throughout your team.

Do you have job descriptions for all of the positions in your business?