The day to day priorities of management and HR professionals can
sometimes leave position descriptions as an afterthought. However,
when drafted properly, position descriptions can be an invaluable
tool for both employers and employees.
Why have position descriptions?
A position description is a useful, concise tool that outlines
the duties, functions and responsibilities of a position. Position
descriptions play an important role in determining the clarity of a
role and finding the right candidate when recruiting. Often this
will be used to form the basis of a job ad when advertising and
gives the selection panel clear and objective criteria to assess
candidates.
As well as the benefits during recruitment, position
descriptions are a useful ongoing management tool. The position
description sets a clear ongoing standard of the role for both the
employee and management. If performance becomes an issue, and
performance management becomes necessary, an employer may
