Well-written job descriptions offer your employees a blueprint for success in the workplace. They’re straightforward written statements that outline the basics of a given position: the job duties and responsibilities, the necessary qualifications, and the reporting structure. When done well, they set clear expectations of what you need from your workers.
On the other hand, job descriptions are also the first place plaintiffs’ lawyers look if they’re trying to build a case against your organization. They can quickly become outdated, giving workers the wrong picture of what’s required on the job. You could face big fines and penalties if your job descriptions don’t support the way you’ve classified employees for overtime purposes. And, even minor disagreements over the wording in these descriptions could lead to confusion over issues such as promotions and seniority.
Order this in-depth audio conference and you’ll learn the basic do's and don’ts of preparing effective job descriptions for your workplace that won’t cause legal issues down the road. Our expert will explain, step by step, how you can use job analysis techniques to get a current snapshot of the requirements and demands for individual positions and how to transform this information into clear, concise job descriptions that communicate your expectations to your workers.
You and your colleagues will learn:
- A checklist of the elements that should be included in every job description
- How to conduct a top-to-bottom review of your existing job descriptions – and how often you should repeat this process
- The steps you should take, from start to finish, when you create new job descriptions from scratch
- The red flags in job descriptions that could cost you big in a lawsuit
- Why your current job descriptions may not match the way you’re treating employees in terms of overtime pay and benefits - and why you need to fix this, immediately
- The most common errors employers make with creating and maintaining job descriptions – and how to avoid them
This audio conference was recorded on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
About Your Speaker:
Joyce Glass is a human resource consultant based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She conducts training workshops and seminars for employers and human resource professionals around the United States. Glass formerly served as the vice president of human resources for a major nationwide retail services company. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of North Carolina.
Approved for Recertification Credit
This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI home page at www.hrci.org.
