It contains all the information necessary to hire a suitable person for the job. Later, if some doubt exists about the choice between two similarly suitable candidates, the "detail" list can be used to differentiate the one that would be most suitable for the job. Generally, job descriptions would include only the requirements necessary for the job.
The tasks are the most important part of any job description, and is usually found at the beginning of such a document. Specific tasks to Human Resource Managers include serving as a link between management and employees, analyzing and modifying compensation and benefits policies, advise managers on organizational policy matters, perform staffing duties, conduct new employee orientation, identify vacancies and recruit new staff, direct work activities, personnel, and training, represent the organization at hearings and investigations, and administer compensation. This information is important from both the employee and employer perspectives. For the employee, being aware of the specific duties required helps to improve job performance....
It also saves time, as fewer questions or clarifications are necessary. For the employer, being aware of these requirements will clarify what exactly can be expected from a person in this position.
Work values are the values held by the workplace to help employees experience work satisfaction. Workers can for example be offered the opportunity for promotion as a work value. A value that is particularly important to human resources managers is relationships. A work environment that offers this value is conducive to an open communications policy, where co-workers are able to work well together in a way that is conducive to the benefit of the company. This is important, as human resources managers will consistently work with others, and will sometimes be required to resolve disputes.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2010). Standard Occupational Classification. United States Department of Labor. Retrieved from: http://www.bls.gov/soc/
O*Net Online. (2010). Retrieved from: http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/11-3040.00
