Why is job design important?
Why is job design important?
Good job design increases the value of the position to the organisation, engages the worker and reduces individual and organisational risk. It leads to greater organisational effectiveness and efficiency and better results from employees. Key benefits include:
Organisational Benefits |
Employee benefits |
Increased productivity and efficiency |
Greater clarity of work role, purpose and accountabilities |
Less need for close staff supervision, checking and control |
Shared understanding of work expectations with supervisor |
More effective work teams |
Good team cohesion as roles, relationships and resources are clearly defined |
Skilled, flexible, responsive and able workforce to meet work requirements |
Varied work and challenges, opportunity to develop work skills, flexibility and experience |
Targeted training to maximise value from training investment |
Targeted training to meet current and future job needs |
Improved talent management and succession planning |
Better career pathways and developmental opportunities |
Safer and healthier workplace |
Safer and healthier workplaceSupport for work/life balance |
Improved employee attraction, engagement and retention |
Increased job satisfaction and engagement |