Career Progression Mapping
A great job description is like a good coffee, it’ll help get you through the day!
Have you ever struggled to write a great job description?
If so, you’re not alone! It took me years to understand the balance of enough information and not too much detail!
We now include template job descriptions as part of our Job Role tools.
The Job Description
A good job description should outline all the duties, responsibilities, skills and expectations for each job role within your business! For clarity in your own mind, write all the things you think the job role should include. Then group them into categories and add detailed descriptions to define each role clearly. Include a definition of skills – your expectations at that level – and set individual goals for employees with timelines. Remove anything that is not clear or distracts from your core message.
When developing the career progression mapping tools in Loop HR, we included template job descriptions to help managers build on and make them their own.
Career Progression Mapping
The job description forms the foundation to your employee career progression mapping. As you look at each description, you should be able to visualise the employee journey from junior role through to team leaders, educators and managers.
For the team member this should be exciting, they should see their pathway ahead and feel part of the process. Clearly understanding what they must do to get to the next level.
The job role is also how an employee perceives their position in the business, and influences how they perform.
How a Great Job Description Can Transform Your Business!
The advantage of creating clear job roles is helps you explain to the employee their current role and what it is they are working towards. We recommend that you include the following points:
- Clear Expectations: A good job description will support your business needs and reduce the risk of hiring mistakes.
- Clarity & Understanding: Employees gain a clear understanding of their roles, required skills, and the company culture, leading to a more informed and motivated workforce - and improve employee retention.
- Career Progression: Building multiple Job Roles with clear skill and expectations will help form the foundation of your employee career progression mapping.
The Job Tile and Role:
- Job Descriptions: Add detailed descriptions to define each role clearly.
- Skill Identification: Identify the key skills required for each position.
- Expectations: Lay out clear performance and development expectations.
- Goal Setting: Set individual goals for employees with timelines.
- Templates: Use our handy templates for various roles.
- Assign Salary Packages & Training Requirements: Streamline role definitions with salary and training details already built in Loop HR.
The benefits of Career Progression Mapping!
Benefits for Managers:
Clarity and Efficiency: Simplify job role management, saving time and reducing repetition.
Streamlined Processes: Enhance recruitment, onboarding and promotions with clear role definitions, expectations, and personalise goals.
Benefits for Employees:
Clear Understanding: Provide employees with a clear understanding of their roles, expectations, and career pathway to the next level.
Accountability: Empower team members to recognise opportunities and take ownership of their progress.
Nobody wants to spend hours, or even days, writing out job descriptions, let alone a full career progression plan, which is why using Loop HR makes such sense! If you’d like to learn more about how Loop HR can help you manage your salon business, book a free discovery call using the link above. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ian Egerton
Founder of Loop HR
