Job simplification is the process of eliminating or combining tasks to improve performance. The idea behind job simplification is to work smarter, not harder. Eliminate. Does the task, or parts of it, have to be done at all? If not, don’t waste time doing it. Combine. Doing similar things together often saves time. Change sequence. Often, a change in the order of doing things results in a lower total time. Simplification doesn’t have to make the job repetitive and boring.