Job descriptions are put in place to help employees understand their roles and responsibilities.
Well-written Job Descriptions clearly explain what a person in a given position does, what are the functions performed, the performance expectations, responsibilities, and applicable working conditions.
Good Job Descriptions cover:
Title of the position
Overall responsibility
Key areas of responsibility
The necessary skills and experience required for the job
To whom the person directly reports
Those who the person works with on a regular basis
Term of employment
The Problem With Job Descriptions & Job Description Templates
Unfortunately, job descriptions often are the first document looked at in internal or legal disputes or during a regulatory agency’s inquiry.
Make sure your Job Descriptions are not a lawsuit waiting to happen! We offer sample Job Description templates that teach:
Why job descriptions are critical in today’s work places
Key elements to include in every job description
Specific language to include and what avoid
When and how to review your current job descriptions
Considerations for job descriptions for ADA , ADAAA, FMLA and FLSA purposes
Why “borrowing” job descriptions is an instant route to confusion, misunderstandings, and legal problems
An easy, operationally sound, yet legally helpful system to prepare a job analysis of responsibilities, duties, and expectations
Red flags that invite regulatory problems and lawsuits
Common mistakes in job descriptions that come back to haunt the employer
Find Sample Job Description Templates
HR Training Center offers several Job Description templates that will help you to quickly, correctly, and cost-effectively create Job Descriptions for your organization.
Listed below are some of our most-popular Job Description products. Either select one of the recommended courses or select "Job Descriptions/Employee Handbooks" from the "Professional Development" section of the search box below.
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