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