Point Rating Method of Job Evaluation

Point Rating technique  is the most widely used system of job evaluation. The  method evaluates the compensable factors of each job. It involves a more  detailed, quantitative and analytical approach to the measurement of job work.  Under this method of job evaluation, jobs are broke down based on various identifiable factors  such as skill, effort, training, knowledge, hazards, responsibilities and so on.  Thereafter, points are allocated to each of these factors. Weights are given to  factors depending on their importance to perform the job. Points so allocated to  various factors of a job are then summed. Then, the jobs with similar total of  points are placed in similar pay grades. The sum of points gives an index of the  relative significance of the jobs that are rated. Point Rating System requires six steps and is usually implemented by a job evaluation  committee or by an individual analyst. Determine critical factors Continue reading

Meaning and Definitions of Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is a feeling that can produce a positive or negative effect toward one’s roles and responsibilities at work and it is important to understand the concept of job satisfaction as there is no single way to satisfy all workers in the workplace. Also, job satisfaction is the positive attitude towards ones job and it is the combination of feelings and beliefs, which include the mental, emotional, and physical domains. Job satisfaction can also be defined as a worker’s emotional response to different job related factors resulting in finding pleasure, comfort, confidence, rewards, personal growth and various positive opportunities, including upward mobility, recognition and appraisal done on a merit pattern with monetary value as compensation. Another definition is that job satisfaction is reflected as an employee’s general affective assessment of himself/herself in the context of his or her job. Some more definitions are listed below; Job satisfaction is defined Continue reading

Importance of People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM)

The People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM) is a well documented set of practices that enable growing original workforce competencies. It is more of a strategic management framework for building and growing original competencies. The PCMM practices help to retain, grow and nurture competent individuals. PCMM is an evolutionary framework that guides organizations in selecting high priority improvement actions based on the current maturity of their workforce practices. It is conceptual model based on state-of-the-art workforce practices. It focuses on continuously improving the management and development of the human assets of an organization. The PCMM initiative enables an organization to gain insight into its capability for managing and developing its workforce. Organizations need to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their current human resource management practices in order to understand what   steps should be taken to improve them. The organization can then relate its strengths and weaknesses of its practices Continue reading

Importance of Job Analysis in Human Resource Management

Job analysis can improve management efficiency for organizations in the way of gathering a comprehensive intelligence to provide comprehensive information of related work. It refers that giving particular job specific provisions and completing the work required determining what course to conduct. Job analysis consists of two parts: the job description and statement of work. Through analysis of the work input, conversion work, work output, work related characteristics, job resources, work environment background, and result the formation of job analysis – job specification (also known as the statement of work). The work of identifying information included job specifications, job summary, job duties and responsibilities, and information of qualification criteria, which facilitate the use of functions for other human resource management. Job analysis is the basis for human resources management, the quality of its analysis for module of other human resource management has a significant influence. Job analysis is also defined as Continue reading

Talent Management Best Practices

The creation of a talent management environment in the 21st  century is an important and necessary part of any modern organisations agenda. A shortage of talent, facing an ageing population and a dynamic business environment has all fueled a commitment to a need to focus upon how talent can be attracted and retained within the organisation. To standstill and to be static is a dangerous game and thus firms have to be focused upon adaptability to trigger a sustainable approach through talent. To build a strong, consistent and sustainable talented workforce requires a need to develop employees who can act in the global business environment. 7 Talent Management Best Practices Align Goals and Track Everyone’s Progress:  Make sure that every employee’s goals are aligned with organizational goals and also regularly monitor progress on goals so that corrective actions can be taken as required. Finally there is need to be able Continue reading

Four Major Theories of Training and Development

Competitive advantage is referred to that ability of an organization which is not possessed by the other organizations and it is a competitive advantage which leads the organization to the top positions. There are many organizations in the world who are leading the markets by gaining competitive advantage in different fields of their business activities. One of the way in which a firm can attain a competitive advantage over the competitors is by building a force of superior human resource. Now the question arises that how this force of superior human resource can be build. The answer lies in a very important function of human resource management i.e. training and development. It has been observed that the employees or labor working in a competitive environment of market always welcome the training and development programs which can enhance their skills and knowledge. Now days every job holder understands that to sustain Continue reading