Modern Job Analysis

​I am frequently asked about my opinion regarding effective job analysis – gathering, reviewing, and analyzing job tasks and responsibilities.  There is a school of thought that one must witness the job duties being performed in order to validate job description content.  Many of you may have been involved in what HR professionals refer to as “desk audits” where employees are observed doing their jobs at different times of the day and days of the week and track what they do and for how long.  In addition, managers are interviewed regarding their view of the job responsibilities.

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