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Job Shadowing

What is Job Shadowing?

Job shadowing provides an opportunity to observe employees in their daily work environment to gain insights into:

Key responsibilities and tasks
Decision-making processes and complexities of the role
Skills and competencies required to perform the job

Why Job Shadowing Matters

Understanding Job Complexity

Shadowing helps identify the unique demands of each position. This ensures:

  • Accurate evaluations that align job responsibilities with compensation.
  • A clear understanding of decision-making authority that impacts pay structures.

Validating Job Descriptions

Roles evolve over time, and job shadowing helps ensure job descriptions reflect reality. It can uncover:

  • Undocumented tasks that have been added to a role.
  • Shifted responsibilities that highlight the need for updates.

Promoting Transparency

The process fosters open communication between employees and leadership:

  • Employees feel valued as their contributions are observed and acknowledged.
  • It promotes a better understanding of how roles connect to the County’s broader mission.

Identifying Skills and Competencies

Shadowing highlights the technical and soft skills necessary for success in each position, supporting:

  • Benchmarking roles against market data.
  • Aligning pay structures with the skills and expertise required.
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