While growing in importance worldwide,
job evaluation is losing ground in the United States. Some U.S.
compensation specialists now rely almost entirely on “what the market
pays” when setting salaries. This course reviews the history of job
evaluation and shows where it still holds great importance in the fight
against pay discrimination. We will guide you through the steps of job
evaluation, where jobs are classified based on their duties and
importance. Upon completion, you will be ready to launch a job evaluation
program in your own organization.
Explain the purpose and
various uses of job evaluation
Choose a job evaluation
method that is appropriate for your organization
Decide which compensable
factors should be used to compare jobs
Use job evaluation and
labor market rates to determine realistic wage structures
Recognize how job
evaluation can reduce the possibility of pay discrimination
Specialized Knowledge and Applications
Basic Algebra
ERI DLC Course 33: Developing and Conducting Job Analysis in
Your Organization
ERI DLC courses are free. Those who wish to receive continuing education
credit will be charged a $19 fee (per certificate) prior to taking the
Final Exam.