Trasitions duties from one position to another position
I have noticed a trend within growing organzations, where the organization grows and job duties grow until new positions are created. The general purpose of the job is to take some of the existing "extra duties" of current employees to create part of this position.
The next things that happen next do not always turn out for the best. Sometimes duties are "dropped" and the original party runs away and remarks "that is your job now."
I see departments not only giving the prearranged "extras" to the new employee, but then dumping some of their day-to-day things that they do not like to do. (Yes, sometimes jumping the chain of command). The new employee may comply, but eventually becomes disgruntled. I am sure you can add to the rest of the story from here.
I do not like these practices, but they do not lie within my department. The question is who becomes the "gatekeeper" or one managing these duty assignments?
Have you seen instances like this? How has your management handles situations like this? Any other comments/suggestions?
Sincerely,
Jane Murphy
