I, like many of you, have had a lot of different types of jobs in my lifetime. Back before my university and professional life began, I had a long string of what some might deem to be “crummy” jobs (e ...

Why is job design so important for companies? For one, the process clearly specifies the contents, methods, and relationships of jobs in the organisation. It also satisfies organisational requirements ...

In large corporations, human resources and management may go to great lengths to vary the mix of skills required for a job, even implementing job design initiatives and programs to increase skill and ...

Many managers have begun to realise that fast-paced jobs with multiple demands as well as dull and repetitive job roles are designed for the task and not the person, according to Sally Kirkright, CEO, ...

Imagine walking into a building and being told it was constructed without any formal principles or safety checks. You wouldn’t stay long, would you? Yet, every day, millions of employees work in jobs ...

There has been much moaning about disengagement from work, job dissatisfaction, and burnout in recent years. Often the blame is placed on employees, particularly young ones. But other culprits include ...

Recently, a friend was considering going back to work after staying at home to raise her children. She said, “I want to go back to work. I just can’t find a job.” Those words struck me, as it was my ...

A huge part of Design Week’s place in the design industry comes down to one word – jobs. So many people share their stories of leafing through the job listings at the back of the magazine, and their ...