Introduction and Overview

• What Job Evaluation Is and Is Not
• The Objectives of Job Evaluation
• How Job Evaluation Assists in the Achievement of Compensation Objectives 
• Roles and Responsibilities in Job Evaluation
• Commitment to the Process and Results

Job Evaluation Methods

• Job Evaluation Methods – Choosing the One for You
• Simple Ranking
• Grade Classification
• Factor Comparison
• Factor Points Systems 
• Choice of System

Factor Point Systems Part 1 – The Different Systems

• Factor Points Systems Developments
• The Main Factor Points Systems – Outlined and Explained
• What Is Common about All Factor Points Systems
• Analysis of Available Regional Factor Points Systems
• The Meirc Job Evaluation System
• The Hay Guide Chart Profile Method
• Comparing the Main Factor Points Systems
• Computer-Based Systems – History and Usage

Factor Point Systems Part 2 – Using a Factor Points System

• Job Evaluation Guidelines
• Sources of Error in Job Evaluation
• Key Ingredients for Evaluators
• Practical – Evaluating Jobs
• Preparation for Project

Administration and Maintenance

• Importance of Job Descriptions
• Job Evaluation Policy
• Confidentiality in Job Evaluation
• The Job Evaluation Process 
• Administration and Procedures
• How Job Evaluation Can Be Manipulated
• Managing Job Evaluation through the Committee Process
• Importance of Communication in Job Evaluation
• Terms Used in Job Evaluation