Job descriptions... are they important?

It is against the job description that new employees are selected and performance is measured. Job descriptions should be essential to any company, ensuring you attract and retain the most efficient team of people to run every aspect of your business.

When hiring new people, understanding the skills and attributes you require for the position will help you to simplify the process and achieve your organisational goals. Once an applicant is employed, staff preservation should be better as the parameters are clearer and there are not false expectations from either party.

When creating the job descriptions make it as concise, factual and accurate as possible. A detailed description will attract the right candidates, enable you to explain the responsibilities of the role and ask the right questions in an interview process.

It is important to update the job descriptions on a regular basis to avoid inaccuracies. A good time would be during an employee’s performance review, before advertising a new position and when the company grows or responsibilities change.