Hrm430 Compensation

Course Project

Sabrina Harrideo

DeVry University

HRM 430 – Compensation and Benefits

Professor Nicole Runyon

March 11, 2012

The Dooly County School System is a small organization that employs from 200 to 300 employees. These employees range from the superintendent down to the custodians. The school system focuses on internal equity where the organization uses the job evaluation system. Compensation for each employee is based on his or her education and experience in the job. Benefits are given to all full-time employees. The compensation for the employees of Dooly County is good if you have a degree. Employees that hold a degree is paid according to the type of degree they have. Other employees that do not hold a degree are paid on a base salary and it depends on how many years you have in the system.

The Dooly County School system provides adequate compensation and benefits for their employees. The compensation paid to the employees in this small county helps them to provide for their families, the benefits are what attract people to Dooly County. The establishment of a sick leave bank would help the employees of Dooly County to maintain their health and their families’ health. Employees that are fortunate to have days to donate to the sick leave bank will really come to the aid of their fellow colleagues. It should also be some rules set up so the employees will not abuse the sick leave bank. The compensation and benefits of Dooly County makes it hard for anyone that moves here to leave.

References

Dooly County School System. (2011). Personnel handbook

HR-Guide Home. (n. d.). Compensation: Outline and definitions. Retrieved March 4, 2012

from http://www.hr-guide.com

Martocchio, J. (2009). Strategic compensation: A human resources management approach.

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Sick Leave Banks. (n. d.). Should your district have a sick leave bank? Retrieved March 7, 2012

from http://www.njsba.org

Southern Polytechnic State University. (2008). Donated...