It is important to update and write new job description because developing strong job descriptions is an important part of a compensation and benefits specialist's job. Job descriptions are essential to the successful development and implementation of many HR programs, including compensation plans. Futhermore, the job description of company The InAndOut, Inc., is written about eight years ago and they have never been revised and are hopelessly outdated. Plus, the job of marketing representative also doesn’t have any job description because was created five years ago. If this would not be done, it will give a negative effect on HR activities to functional which require good jobs description like recruitment, selection, compensation, performance appraisal and training and development (R&D). That’s why it is crucial to make sure job description is always updated than let it being outdated and become less effective for HR to generate its activities.
Another more, reasons why it is important to update and write new job descriptions are, equipment and procedures have been outdated, new jobs may have been added and jobs themselves may have changed, jobs may have been eliminated, and the company may need to hire new people because the company is growing. Job descriptions are also important to the successful creation and execution of competitive compensation programs. Essential for “employee recruiting and selection”. They can be used to construct advertisements and provide suitable interview questions. Job descriptions are also used to make available to job candidates detailed information. When new employees are hired, job descriptions give them a better perception of what is expected of them. Job descriptions also provide guidelines for training and developing employees within an organization. In order to develop and provide appropriate performance standards, and performance