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A job analysis is a structured process for gathering information about a job’s requirements. Organizations use a job analysis to make sure job descriptions are current. They can also use them to design learning activities. Right now, some organizations might be using a job analysis to determine what tasks can be automated or performed by artificial intelligence (versus which ones will be completed by employees or contractors). 

It’s important to remember that a job analysis isn’t a guessing exercise. It’s amazing how many times an employee says that they’re doing a task that the organization didn’t realize they were doing. This is why there needs to be a structure to doing a job analysis. Here are four ways to collect data and information:

1. Interviews are a great way to get first-hand information from employees who are doing the work. The interview can be done in-person, over the phone, or via video. Each of these mediums has its own advantages and challenges. One advantage to all of them is the ability to hear the employee describe their work. The interviewer can ask follow-up questions to gather additional information. A challenge they all share is this method is time consuming and requires a skilled interviewer. 
2. Focus groups could be a way to reduce some of the challenges with individual interviews. Get a group of employees together to talk about the work. This could be very efficient when you have a lot of employees who hold the same job title, like customer service representative. The challenge with this method is the same with any focus group. Organizations will want a skilled facilitator who is able to engage the group and not have one person dominate the conversation.

Continue Reading: https://www.hrbartender.com/2026/strategy-planning/job-analysis-4-methods-gathering-data/

Companies are continuing to roll back remote work and roll out return-to-office mandates. Will the cubicle solve corporate productivity issues? Not everyone is convinced. Investor and TV personality Kevin O’Leary recently said on Instagram: “If you force people back into offices, you’ll only hire the bottom quartile. I want my competitors to hire those people. Not me.”

Only 10% of workers want to work onsite, according to a Gallup Poll last year. Yet nearly half of companies will mandate employees to work in office at least four days a week in 2026, a survey from Resume Builder finds. At the same time, almost 70% of managers report that hybrid and remote teams are more productive, according to a recent survey by Owl Labs.

Here’s what to consider if you have to navigate a return to the office:

1. Figure out what you want. You can’t negotiate unless you have a standard of measurement. Create a list of five non-negotiables and how flexible you’re willing to be on these.
2. Lead with facts and figures. Show your boss how flexible scheduling will boost the bottom line for the business. Back it up with research on increased motivation and productivity.
3. Gather work testimonials. Ask your team members and even former managers to support you. Create a list of evidence that reflects your character, talent and good work ethic.

These three strategies won’t always work in your favor. Some companies won’t budge on their RTO policies. But if there’s room to negotiate, lead with clarity, show your research and prove that you can get the job done. It can put you at the top of the list for consideration.

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/colleenbatchelder/2026/03/31/your-company-wants-you-back-in-the-office-should-you-push-back/

Nervous about a new job? That’s OK. For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume. But change can also be intimidating. If you’re scared of a new job, you’re not alone. New-job anxiety is common but conquerable.

Certain parts of the job search process can be more terrifying than things that go bump in the night. According to a Monster poll, the majority (38%) of U.S. respondents said they were most afraid of interviewing, while 33% might not even make it that far because they’re scared their resume might go “into a black hole on the Internet” when applying to jobs. Other fears come toward the end of the job search process, which includes negotiating salary (16%) and being turned down for a job offer (13%). Plus, what if you get a new job and you hate it?

So while job search fear is a real thing for many people, you can’t let it crush your career. If you find you’re so nervous about a new job that you’re having a hard time getting your wheels in motion to start your job search, it might be time to confront your fears.

After all, time doesn’t move in reverse. Why spend so much time feeling unfulfilled, unchallenged, underpaid, and unappreciated?

Read on for five reasons you might be scared to get a job, along with some ideas for how to overcome your fears.

1. You’re Scared to Leave Your Current Employer Hanging

“What will they do without me?” you wonder. If you’re a devoted employee, the thought of disappointing your boss or leaving them empty-handed during a busy time is crushing.

Loyalty to an employer is admirable, but what about your loyalty to your career? You have to look out for your best interests and career growth.

Face your fear: Do your best work until the very last minute of your employment. That way you’ll walk out with the assurance that you gave this job your all every single day.

2. You Are What You Do

Many people are afraid to get a new job because their identity and self-worth are tied to their current job. Naturally, the idea of moving to a new job can feel like you’re transitioning your identity and that can be as unsettling as looking in the mirror and seeing someone else’s face instead of your own. But remember: Your job is what you do, not necessarily who you are.

Face your fear: Understand yourself better before you take a leap. Get to know your strengths and ask yourself how you can and want to contribute to an organization. A simple way to tap into this is to practice self-affirmation. You’re much more than a job title. You’re a complex, well-rounded person with interests, broader qualities, and diverse skills.

Continue Reading: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/career-transitions/nervous-about-starting-a-new-job