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Job analysis
What is job analysis?
Job analysis is the process by which HR professionals examine specific positions within a company to understand the tasks and responsibilities associated with each position.
For every position, HR creates a detailed description of what the job requires, including key responsibilities, necessary skills, and work conditions. This helps match the right people to the right roles and set them up for success.
When HR has a clear picture of each job, they can write better job descriptions and attract candidates who truly fit the role. It also helps keep the company organized and ensures every employee knows their purpose.
Take a retail store, for example. A job analysis might reveal that cashiers are also handling merchandising, which slows them down at the register. If that’s the case, the company might introduce a separate merchandiser role, letting cashiers focus on customer service while merchandisers handle inventory and displays.
Job analysis isn’t just about listing responsibilities — it can also help spot inefficiencies, outdated processes, or overlapping tasks. If several employees are doing the same thing, HR can use job analysis to restructure roles and improve workflow.
Besides, the company can examine the physical and psychological conditions of the workplace to create a safe and comfortable environment. This is especially important in remote working environments, where the ergonomics of home workstations and work-life balance need extra attention.
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