The Korn Ferry (Hay) Scheme
The Korn Ferry (Hay) scheme is a job evaluation technique which allows evaluators to use a framework to objectively evaluate jobs to assess their relative size of jobs across the council. The method provides the facility for checking the soundness of an evaluation by completing a range of checks and balances including the technical consistency of the evaluation, comparison of the weight of a job element versus the same element in another council job, and considering the shape or profile of the job. The distribution of the 3 elements of know-how, problem-solving, and accountability are tested to in the evaluation of each job to see if it makes sense.
The scheme evaluates each job using common elements. Each element is measured on a separate matrix guide chart. The information provided in the job evaluation request form and job and person specification is used to assess each of the following elements:
Know how
The knowledge, skills and experience required for fully acceptable job performance. The extent of planning and organising and communicating and influencing.
Problem-solving
The span, complexity and level of analytical, evaluative and innovative thought required in the job. This is expressed as a percentage related to the KH score.
Accountability
The discretion given to the job holder either to direct resources of all kinds or to influence or determine the course of events, their answerability for the consequences of decisions and actions and any financial responsibility or impact.
Additional work elements
This assesses the physical demands and working conditions in which the job is carried out such as uncomfortable working conditions. This will not apply to all jobs.