A specific task people do as part of the routine of their occupation
A duty or responsibility
Staffing
The process of determining personnel and job needs, recruiting qualified staff, matching them to perform the work assigned
Staffing
Ensuring that the laboratory has the appropriate personnel to deliver a timely, highquality service that meets the needs of its patients
Job Design
The process of establishing employees' roles and responsibilities. Its main purpose is to optimize work processes to create value and maximize performance
Job design can help managers determine the following:
How an employee completes task
The tasks an employee must be able to perform
The order in which the employee needs to complete the tasks
ALIGN BUSINESSES WITH EMPLOYEES
Successful job design can help align both business and employee values. This can result in decreased turnover and also helps promote increased productivity.
SECURE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The expectations and the landscape for work are everevolving, and regular job design allows companies to stay upto-date on these changes to attract top talent. It can also give current employees the chance to succeed in their positions and enhance their overall competencies
INCREASE EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
Roles and responsibilities constructed in a well-designed manner can help increase motivation and reduce job duty confusion.
IMPORTANCE OF JOB DESIGN
ALIGN BUSINESSES WITH EMPLOYEES
SECURE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
INCREASE EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS OF JOB DESIGN
MACHINE OR TASK PACING
JOB ENLARGEMENT
REPETITIVENESS
DEFINED WORK PROCESS
MACHINE OR TASK PACING
This helps employees stay on task and complete duties on time
JOB ENLARGEMENT
This includes adding more tasks to a job to help the job expand into a broader position that covers more duties
REPETITIVENESS
Making sure tasks aren't repetitive can keep employee motivation and morale up
DEFINED WORK PROCESS
Ensuring employees are aware of the details of their work process helps reduce confusion
Job Rotation
It is when a company moves employees between jobs
Job Enrichment
It is when a manager or company adds motivational factors to an established job
JOB DESIGN STRATEGIES
Job Rotation
Job Enrichment
JOB SPECIFICATION
This can help hiring managers decide which qualities and requirements are most important in a candidate. Learning the details and components of this can help you create effective ones to hire the best talent for your company.
ELEMENTS OF A JOB SPECIFICATION
Required Experience
Required Education
Required Certification or Credentials
Required Skills
Required Experience
This job specification is where an employer might include the required experience in an exact role or relevant experience in similar roles
Required Education
Education requirements may include general accomplishments like a high school diploma, associate or bachelor's degree, several years completed towards a degree or one in a specific area of study
Required Certification or Credentials
In addition to education, some positions require certification or licensure. This might align with responsibilities in the job description because a company might have you get certain credentials before you perform some tasks.
Required Skills
Skills can be what people might need to complete their job tasks, and they can center on how the candidate may fit on a team or reflect a company's culture.
Job Description
This summarizes the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications and skills for a role.
Job Description
Job Title
Job Location
Job Summary
Reporting To
Working Conditions
Job Duties
Machines to be used
Hazards
Job Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Training
Skills
Responsibilities
Emotional Characteristics
Sensory Demands
SCHEDULING
It is the fundamental aspect of planning and organization in various fields, including manufacturing, project management, computing, and logistics
SCHEDULING
This helps coordinate the activities of different teams, minimize downtime, and minimize the impact of potential delays
2 Types of Scheduling
Work Assignments and Combination
Work Assignments
This type of scheduling hive the station or section in which the laboratorian is to work in a particular day
Combination
A type of scheduling which lists both attendance and work assignment. This is accomplished frequently by modifying the attendance schedule with code depicting the place the person is assigned to work
Resource Allocation
One of the primary considerations in scheduling. This ensures that all necessary resources are available when needed, minimizing downtime and delays
Staff Scheduling
Properly scheduling laboratory staff is crucial to ensure adequate coverage during peak work hours and to avoid overstaffing during slower periods. Balancing workloads and assigning tasks based on staff expertise can enhance productivity and morale
Equipment Maintenance Scheduling
This can help prevent unexpected breakdowns and minimize disruptions to operations
Workflow Optimization
Scheduling plays a vital role in optimizing workflows within a laboratory. By scheduling tasks in a logical sequence and allocating appropriate time for each task, laboratories can streamline their processes and improve overall efficiency.
Communication and Coordination
Clear communication of schedules, task assignments, and any changes or updates helps prevent misunderstandings and promotes collaboration.rtise can enhance productivity and morale.
Flexibility
Building this into the scheduling process allows laboratories to adjust quickly to unforeseen circumstances
PROCESSES INCLUDED IN SCHEDULING
Resource Allocation
Staff Scheduling
Equipment Maintenance Scheduling
Workflow Optimization
Communication and Coordination
Flexibility
PERFORMANCE
The organization’s ability to attain its goals by using resources in an efficient and effective manner