Week in Review—January 7, 2011
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Over 700 Job Descriptions
One of HR’s Most Valuable Tools in 2011
Some employers think of job descriptions only in terms of wage and salary administration, or as a necessary evil when it comes to complying with certain employment laws. But these are only two of the many practical uses for job descriptions. Job descriptions are central to hiring, compensation, and appraisals (not to mention avoiding lawsuits).
BLR has now released its collection of over 700 job descriptions on CD, in a program called Smart Jobs. That’s cause for celebration—now your job descriptions are a click away from being done. These are descriptions you can depend on. Our collection has been constantly refined and updated over time, with descriptions revised or added each time the law, technology, or the way business is done changes.
Once vested with the responsibility of either creating or maintaining a job description program, many HR professionals fall victim to the pitfalls that job descriptions present. Let BLR’s SmartJobs guide the way by helping you dodge the mistakes most commonly made when dealing with job descriptions, while providing useful tips and tactics that will make your job descriptions a valuable tool in HR at your company.
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SmartJobs provides you with:
- Over 700 Job Description samples, arranged by type of job
You’ll find the job descriptions you need quickly. From receptionist to president they are all there. - Complete and thorough functionality
The job descriptions include a complete job summary, essential functions (ADA ready), pay grades and salary table, job qualifications, and much more. - How to write job descriptions section
Step-by-step guidance lets you write descriptions from scratch, includes job specifications and ADA guidelines. - Carefully reviewed by BLR’s legal editors
Avoid dangerous language and other legal pitfalls - Customizable
Use “as is” or easily modify to fit your needs - Updated and expanded
Get new descriptions twice a year. - Easy to install
Just insert disk and you are ready to go
According to our customers, this is an enormous timesaver, enabling them to make compensation decisions even as they define the position. So throw your keyboard away—More than 700 prewritten, legally reviewed job descriptions ready at the click of your mouse. Use as is—or easily modify, save, and print. Plus, pay grades are already attached. Try BLR’s remarkable SmartJobs program at no cost.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Employer’s Best Defense? Updated Handbook
Establishing and maintaining policies in an employee handbook or personnel policy manual consistent with current legislation and case law is an employer’s best defense when negotiating employment issues, says Attorney Marc L. Jacuzzi.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy New Year—Time to Update that Handbook
As you begin a new year, it’s a good time to check over your handbook. In today’s Advisor, attorney Mark L. Jacuzzi offers his detailed handbook checklist, and we get a look at the new online one-stop solution for HR managers.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Investigations Are Tricky—These Sample Questions Will Help
Misconduct investigations are never easy for any HR manager. But they’re necessary and no one’s going to escape that duty for long. To make the job a little easier, attorney Jennifer Brown Shaw offers her suggestions for how to brief and question the complaining employee, the accused employee, and witnesses.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Interviewing Witnesses—Care, Discretion, Disclosure
In yesterday’s Advisor, Attorney Jennifer Brown Shaw offered sample questions for interviewing complaining employees and accused employees during misconduct investigations. Today, her tips on interviewing witnesses, plus an introduction to a unique collection of 10-minute training modules.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Biggest HR Concerns for 2011 How You Voted
We recently polled our readers about the biggest HR concerns for 2011, and here’s how you responded: healthcare challenges topped the list with about 80 percent of respondents voting, followed by increasing federal investigations at 45 percent. (Respondents were asked to vote for their top 3 choices.)