Overview
Clearly defined roles within an organization pave the way for smooth day to day operation. Job descriptions allow you to look at the big picture of your organization, and where everyone fits. This can help you to avoid redundancy and overlap, or recognize gaps in your organization that need to be filled.
After completing this unit you will be able to:
- Use job analysis to design new jobs or redesign existing jobs in your company
- Create job descriptions that contain accurate statements of job content, working conditions, and knowledge, skills and abilities required of job holders
- Save time and other resources by utilizing the National Occupational Classification system
- Explain why accurate job descriptions create a solid foundation for effective management of people
- Access resources to help in job analysis and design
Author Overview
Linda Eligh, M.A. is an organizational development consultant, specializing in strategic human resources, change management and innovation. Her company, Springboard to Innovation Inc., is based in London, Ontario (www.springboardtoinnovation.com).
Linda Eligh has a B.A. (Sociology) and a Certificate in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of Guelph, and an M.A. in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. In addition to teaching various topics in human resources and organizational behaviour at the University of Guelph and the University of Western Ontario for the past three years, Linda’s professional experience includes thirteen years in Human Resources at Johnson & Johnson, six years in various law firms in Alberta and Ontario, and five years in consulting, facilitation and training with private, non-profit and public sector organizations. Linda has provided coaching to numerous small business owners on issues of growth and management, as well as facilitating sessions for human resources planning or creative problem solving. Recently she has acquired part ownership in a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise located in London.
Linda has been a member of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) for 19 years, and the Canadian Association of Management Consulting (CAMC) for 5 years. For the past twenty years, she had broadened her knowledge of business and organizational issues through extensive involvement with boards and committees in the areas of social services, substance abuse/mental health, civic organizations and the arts. Her current involvement in community leadership includes the London Chamber , the Canadian Cancer Society and the Thames Valley Children’s Center.
