Content writing skills are essential for operations professionals for several reasons: 1) They are required to write descriptions, explanations, and instructions on various subjects for employees and candidates. 2) Strong content writing skills can reduce employee turnover by 50% and increase retention by clearing communicating expectations. 3) Written communication is sometimes necessary when verbal communication is not possible or as effective. 4) Operations professionals must simplify complex technical information and processes into documentation understandable by non-technical audiences. 5) Content writing helps enable smooth implementation of work processes through guides, manuals, and clear internal messages.