Step 1. Understand the graduated factor comparison method and the factor and subfactor plan

Why?

You need a good understanding of the method and the four factors to avoid gender bias.

How?

  • Schedule some time to learn about the graduated factor method.
  • Review the four factors, skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions, and their subfactors.
  • Think about what the factors and subfactors mean in the context of your organisation.
  • Go through simple examples (e.g. skills = knowledge needed; effort = physical or emotional energy required).
  • Use the case study on Neighbourhood Bakery (a micro-organisation) to understand concepts and get inspired by real-life examples.

Read the case study on Neighbourhood Bakery (a micro-organisation).

Flip and learn

Flip each card to learn more about the four factors to consider in a job evaluation!

  • Skills

    Knowledge-based, interpersonal and communication skills; problem-solving, planning and organisational skills; and physical skills

  • Responsibility

    Responsibility for people, goods and equipment, information and financial resources.

  • Effort

    Mental effort, psychosocial and emotional effort, and physical effort

  • Working conditions

    The environment (physical, psychological or emotional) and organisational structure


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Factor and subfactor plan