Job Description Management Software: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Choose the Right System
Consider the following scenario: A compensation analyst prepares for an upcoming salary survey submission. She pulls the job description for a role that was restructured months ago—only to find three different versions stored across email threads, folders, and outdated spreadsheets. The HRBP shares another copy with updated duties. The hiring manager insists he “already sent […]
Job Description Format: What To Include, What To Avoid, and the Best Structure in 2026
When you’re responsible for maintaining dozens or hundreds of job descriptions, structure becomes one of the most practical tools you have. A clear job description format gives hiring managers aligned expectations, provides candidates with an accurate view of the role, and helps compensation teams benchmark jobs to survey data without missing key details. Standardized sections […]
Should AI Write Job Descriptions? Benefits, Risks & What HR Teams Need to Know
The business case for using artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity is based on the idea that AI can do research, handle mundane tasks, and manage the knowledge base faster and more efficiently than humans. AI should be used as a starting point for creating a job description, but it requires human intervention to make […]
Job Architecture: The Key to Creating Effective & Accurate Job Descriptions
A resilient job framework enables companies to adapt quickly to internal and external market changes. Without it, organizational structures can become chaotic and unmanageable, especially during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or even through natural growth over time. When job architecture is unclear, HR leaders risk tough questions from executives — such as why some VPs earn […]
10 Job Description Trends to Watch in 2025
Today’s labor market is going through the biggest shift since the industrial revolution. Advances in technology and new regulations, in particular pay transparency, are causing job skills and requirements to change faster than ever. Organizational success over the next 5-10 will rely on a company’s ability to recruit, hire, and retain talent with rapidly evolving […]
Building a Benchmarkable Job Catalog in 30 Days or Less
When compensation teams start market pricing, they often jump straight into salary survey data. But there’s a critical step many miss: ensuring their job descriptions are clear, consistent, and benchmark-ready. In today’s competitive job market, crafting a benchmarkable job catalog is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Without a standardized job catalog, even […]
5 Reasons to Use SOC Codes in Job Description Design
For compensation professionals, integrating SOC codes into job descriptions isn’t just a formality; it’s a strategic advantage. SOC codes provide the structure needed to align internal roles with market benchmarks, support compliance, and drive better compensation decisions. This article explores what SOC codes are, why they matter to comp teams, and where to find them, […]
Which AI Model Handles Job Descriptions Best in 2025?
AI tools have become powerful allies for HR teams looking to create, update, and analyze job descriptions faster and more accurately. But not all AI models perform equally across different tasks. In this post, we’ll take a closer, unbiased look at three leading models — ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google DeepMind), and Claude (Anthropic) — and […]
5 Steps to Save Hundreds of Hours on Job Descriptions
Accurate job descriptions are foundational to effective compensation, hiring, retention, and compliance efforts. Yet many organizations struggle to maintain up-to-date, accurate job information—undermining role clarity and decision-making. Why is that? It’s not because writing the job description itself is all that hard. It’s because as organizations grew, they failed to implement a structured, technology-enabled process […]
6 Reasons to Regularly Review and Update your Job Descriptions
Job descriptions are a key element of the hiring process, compensation strategy, and organizational effectiveness when it comes to human capital. Job descriptions are also a helpful guide for employees to identify how they will be evaluated and guide them through long-term career development opportunities. Forbes estimates that 44% of worker skills will be disrupted in […]
