Podcast Alert: Job Descriptions: The Good, the Bad, and the Legacy

Job Descriptions: The Good, the Bad, and the Legacy The Talent Tango

An interview with  Wendy Sellers, “The HR Lady®”

In this podcast episode of Talent Tango, Amir Bormand is joined by Wendy Sellers, ‘The HR Lady.’ They delve deeply into the importance of carefully crafted job descriptions, underscoring that many companies struggle due to several legacy elements and complexities. Wendy stresses that a well-written job description is crucial for the hiring process, employee reviews, and managing expectations within the role.

They discuss the difference between job descriptions and job ads and emphasize that both must align with an organization’s culture and values. Wendy also advocates for using job descriptions as a basis for employee reviews, a practice not often seen in businesses.

She offers resources for businesses looking to improve their recruiting processes, and touches on her book ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup: Be A Leader People Will Follow’.

Listen here: https://thetalenttango.libsyn.com/job-descriptions-the-good-the-bad-and-the-legacy

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Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers, known as “The HR Lady®,” is a dedicated HR consultant and business partner of all size businesses, a conference speaker, and management trainer who specializes in understanding the unique culture and goals of organizations in order to improve business outcomes.

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