Job Design, Compensation and Benefits

3.75 (168 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Human Resources

What you will learn

To list the basic elements of a job analysis program

To identify the main methods of job analysis

To apply the main data collection techniques used in a job analysis

To outline the main elements of a job description and specification

To discuss the uses of job descriptions

To explain the role of job analysis and job evaluation in developing an internal pay structure

To discuss the strategic issues surrounding monetary compensation

Why take this course?

In many organizations, a variety of tasks is often assigned to an individual on a somewhat arbitrary basis and that becomes a “job”. This often random assignment of tasks can create many inefficiencies which result in low employee morale and low productivity. There is however a systematic and rational method of creating jobs so that the desired efficiencies are created. This process involves job analysis and job design. This course therefore seeks to emphasize the importance of analyzing the processes which forms a single task as well as ways and means to design tasks and jobs which will motivate the employee.

Strictly defined, compensation refers to the financial returns and tangible benefits which employees receive as part of the employment relationship. Perceptions of compensation vary however for the major stake-holders and an understanding of the contrasting perspectives are also critical to the effective management of the system. The potential for using the compensation system to influence employee’s attitudes and behavior needs to be recognized as a vital source for achieving a competitive advantage.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To give students a solid foundation in performing job analyses and job designs
To provide students with the foundation to recommend and implement compensation plans for employees of various levels in the organization.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

List the basic elements of a job analysis program
Identify the main methods in job analysis
Apply the main data collection techniques used in a job analyses
Outline the main elements of a job description and job specification
Discuss the uses of job descriptions
Cite the legal requirements of a job description
Explain the concept of job specialization/enlargement/rotation/enrichment
Discuss how a job design affects employee motivation and ability
Cite various methods of designing motivating jobs
Explain the role of ergonomics in job design
Discuss the strategic issues surrounding monetary compensation
Outline how to develop an internal pay structure
Explain the role of job analysis and job evaluation in developing an internal pay structure
Outline and discuss the factors influencing external competitiveness
Design a basic salary survey
Conduct a basic salary survey
Conduct a basic analysis of salary survey results
Suggest how the analyzed salary survey results can be used
Describe how to combine the internal wage structure and external wage information to arrive at pay ranges
Discuss the connection between pay and motivation

UPDATE: THERE IS NO ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED TO THIS COURSE.

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Reviews

Julius

March 8, 2023

Good course overall; Some of the learning objectives listed were not met (e.g., design a basic salary survey, conduct a basic salary survey)

Joy

January 28, 2023

Good experience though it would be more by providing the case study or practice sheet and articles as mentioned in the video

Stuti

January 23, 2023

I am grateful for the knowledge that has been shared in the course it was to some extent helpful . But more n in depth understanding you could have helped us with more generic examples of Job evaluation , compensation design etc .

Kabita

December 15, 2020

The course is insightful and covers all aspects of compensation and benefits from both employer and employee perspective.

Axel

August 28, 2020

I think I would have given a better rating if there had been an assignment attached to the training course. That's a pity. I wish I could have been evaluated while following this course. The idea of preparing a draft compensation package is great, but if there's no feedback or assessment, then it loses its meaning. In addition, I could say that some modules are better developed than others. I really learned a lot with the job evaluation module, but I was still in the dark as to what to do after completing your module on compensation benchmarking. Concerning the module on compensation benchmarking, I decided to explore other sources on the same topics and develop my knowledge based on that instead. However, I am very satisfied with the module on job evaluation : I learned how to set a job evaluation system based on the point method. It is concrete, clear and I know what I could do with this method in my professional life. In other words, some of your modules should be reviewed as follows : - stick to the same idea from beginning to the end - talk about "methods that work" (e.g. benchmarking) and avoid developing on topics that do not (e.g. compensation survey in the module on compensation benchmarking) - keep illustrating your explanations with more examples or case studies, when needed. - make the format of this course longer if some topics are too difficult to deal with. - make it possible for students (on udemy) to be assessed.

Harsh

July 9, 2020

I liked what I learnt and I feel fully capable of creating a compensation and benefit structure post finishing this course. It started with very basic points but eventually all the important details were covered. I feel the only back drop is there is no assignment submission - that is a put off. I would still recommend for folks who want to learn Job Design, compensation and benefit to opt for this course.

Akshata

June 13, 2020

Course was very informative and very useful. But the only thing i did not liked about this course that they have mentioned there would be assignments but there are none. At least you should provide the assignment questions so that we could try it just like discussion post.

priyanka

May 8, 2020

Got detailed information about compensation design. Also got to know that which components to take on priority while designing and why.

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