Job Descriptions

A Job Descriptions policy explains how your organization defines and communicates each role's core duties and performance expectations, supports hiring and performance management, and reserves flexibility to update responsibilities as business needs change.

How to Write a Job Descriptions Policy

• Start with "why" and introduce the concept.
• Explain what job descriptions cover, including core responsibilities, expectations, and how the role supports your organization.
• Clarify how job descriptions are used across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, workforce planning, and performance management.
• State that job descriptions focus on primary duties and do not list every possible task.
• Reserve your organization's right to update job descriptions and assign additional duties as business needs change.
• Encourage employees to review their job descriptions and raise questions to stay aligned on expectations.

For advice on writing a Job Descriptions policy in a specific jurisdiction, see below.