JOURNAL ARTICLE

A New Approach to Writing Job Descriptions.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nieto-Rodriguez, Antonio 3 of 3

Abstract

Job descriptions are evolving to reflect the changing nature of work. Traditional job descriptions are static and can hinder collaboration and experimentation with new technologies. Companies are now adopting more flexible approaches to job descriptions, such as outcome-focused descriptions that emphasize results rather than specific tasks, skills-focused descriptions that highlight employees' abilities and talents, and team-based descriptions that assign collective objectives to teams. While there are challenges in implementing these new approaches, they can lead to more agile and innovative organizations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2023/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172996940
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