Case Studies
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"I am very comfortable with the system, as it measures a number of factors, and the end result is much more believable and transparent."
- Reward Manager
Business Case: FMCG
The challenge
This rapidly expanding beverage company had no means of explaining the seniority of roles and promotions and therefore required a system that better communicated and explained the various levels of work and differences between jobs.
The solution
Decision Tree (DT) was implemented which then enabled job grading in a rigorous and robust manner. The system could address the six factors relevant to the efficient and effective functioning of an organisation and, because the system is so transparent, trust and credibility were built amongst employees, while management was now able to address employees’ questions and concerns more confidently.
- The result
• A significant improvement in rating the complexity of roles.
• The client can broadband more confidently, thereby matching jobs more specifically and accurately.
• Senior staff support the system because of the transparency of the system, generating more trust from HR.
Business Case: Multinational Telecoms
The challenge
As a large telecoms organisation dispersed across 21 countries, there was no central repository in terms of a grading system. Therefore, there was no way to ascertain whether grades across branches in various countries were aligned.
The solution
Decision Tree (DT) was recommended as a progression of data management. Once the database had been set up, a technical training exercise familiarised the client with the on-line system.
The result
• The outcomes of this project doubled the number of users.
• All evaluations and results regionally and globally are tracked, in one secure, central location.
• Registered users can access the system from any computer, without further software installations or IT firewall difficulties.
"Web based Decision Tree has allowed us to not only keep abreast with technology, but has also allowed us to easily view all positions that are being evaluated by our regional job evaluation facilitators. This has greatly assisted us in keeping our validation requirements up to date."
- OD Manager
"I am very comfortable with the system, as it measures a number of factors, and the end result is much more believable and transparent.""
- Reward Specialist
Business Case: Business Case: Financial Sector
The challenge
For this large bank that utilised broadbanding, it became difficult to market price positions consistently and accurately. In effect, a proper grading system was needed to ensure that market pricing could be conducted more effectively.
The solution
A user-friendly and transparent grading system was implemented. In comparison to other systems, Decision Tree (DT) was affordable and through its use of an extensive database of questions, it was detailed and did not place a large factor weighting on the financial component of jobs. The client felt that this would not influence the evaluation, but rather accurately pitch the position in terms of overall complexity.
The result
• All needs of the client were met by Decision Tree.
• Because of the transparency of the system, it received the approval and acceptance of the unions.
Business Case: Oil & Gas
The challenge
Previously, one individual had been tasked with completing all job evaluations within the organisation. Crises hit when this person left the company and the client was unable to conduct any job evaluations on current or new roles. Further, the organisation is spread across different regions, which was problematic as there was no consistent approach to arriving at job evaluation results.
The solution
The web-based version of Decision Tree (DT) enabled consistency of evaluations across the organisation. In addition, it was an appropriate solution for the large number of junior positions, as it is user-friendly and applicable to jobs below 800 Hay units.
The result
• A greater consistency and speed in terms of the evaluations have been experienced.
• Those in the various regions can log onto one database.
• It has assisted with organisational structure and design in terms of succession planning and career progression.
• Appropriate pay levels for individuals are now determined.
"We are extremely happy with the system. What we like is the speed of the evaluation and the consistency of the system."
- Remuneration Specialist
