Job evaluation: the basis for competitive HR practices

Assess jobs across your organisation and attract, develop and retain critical talent by leveraging Mercer’s job evaluation and job analysis methodologies. We combine e-learning and workshops to offer you the flexibility of upskilling anywhere, anytime.
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A new way of learning: Mercer’s methodologies

Work has become more complex, agile and fluid in the past two years, and so have your learning needs.

Our 2022-2023 Global Talent Trends report revealed that a lack of time either during or after work is the top barrier to employees learning a new skill. To overcome this barrier, Mercer Learning has transformed traditional workshops into a self-directed, blended approach that your employees can access on the go.

Your job evaluation and job analysis learning journey starts with a comprehensive series of online learning modules and concludes with a live, interactive workshop delivered by our accredited facilitators. Our combined approach brings together the best of both worlds:

  • Content-driven, self-paced digital learning
  • Small-group, virtual classrooms
Diagram illustrating Mercer’s blended learning approach. The diagram illustrates three learning options: In the left is 'classroom training', in the right is 'e-learning' and in the middle is a combination of the two: 'blended leaning'.
The diagram illustrates three learning options: In the left is 'classroom training', in the right is 'e-learning' and in the middle is a combination of the two: 'blended leaning'.
Mercer helps you bring structure to jobs and flexibility to learning.
Rupert Griffin

Mercer Learning Solutions Leader, Pacific

What is blended learning?

Mercer’s blended learning approach combines traditional, real-time workshops and self-paced online modules. Blending live workshops and online learning methods boosts the effectiveness of your learning journey.

  • E-learning

    allows participants to access a personalised exploration of the course at their own pace, reinforcing learning with components like interactive media, quizzes and exercises.

  • Our live workshops

    offer immediate feedback and engagement and facilitate collaboration and group learning.

What are the benefits of blended learning?

  • The learning process can be better tailored to individuals’ needs.
  • Learning outcomes are amplified because you can apply the theory straight away.
  • Increased flexibility means you can learn in your own time, on any device.
  • Progress is easily tracked.
  • Knowledge is consolidated with a live and interactive workshop with our Mercer accredited facilitators.

How does it work?

  • Part 1: E-learning
    Approved participants get instant access to a self-paced exploration of the course through quizzes, tutorials and exercises. Once they have completed all modules, they are invited to enrol in a live online workshop.
  • Part 2: Live online workshop
    Participants put their learning into practice in a three-hour virtual classroom facilitated by a Mercer workforce consultant. The workshop provides immediate feedback and greater understanding of the methodology.

Four steps to accreditation in Mercer methodologies

For more than 50 years, Mercer has helped organisations make the right workforce decisions with its methodologies, tools and data-driven insights.

Get your job evaluation journey started with Mercer’s blended learning method.

The blended learning journey

  • 1. Register for the course
    Log-in details to access the e-learning platform will be sent to approved participants within 72 hours of registration.
  • 2. Complete the e-learning modules
    Work through the self-paced course material. On average, we estimate each participant will complete five to 12 hours of self-directed learning before the final workshop. After completing e-learning, participants register for a live online workshop.
  • 3. Join the final live workshop
    Consolidate and put your knowledge to the test with a Mercer accredited facilitator and fellow learners.
  • 4. Get learning recognition
    After completing e-learning and demonstrating understanding of the concepts in the final workshop, participants receive Mercer accreditation.

Customise your learning journey

All of our methodology programs can be customised for groups of eight or more participants.

Mercer Learning can:

  • Embed your organisation’s job analysis documents in the e-learning
  • Run tailored three-hour live online group workshops
  • Give you access to facilitator and consultant support throughout your training journey
‘Learn anytime’ packages
Looking to enrol multiple participants over a longer period? Get in touch to discuss discounted rates on “Learn Anytime” packages that allow your organisation to enrol a number of employees anytime for up to 12 months. Participants get instant access to e-learning to kick-start their Mercer methodology accreditation.
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Demonstrate your skills with Mercer Learning digital credentials

Our aim is to provide excellent learning outcomes for our clients whilst ensuring that our core methodologies are able to be implemented effectively by our learners in their workplaces. We want to provide learners with the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. That’s why some Mercer Learning Solutions job evaluation and job analysis methodology programs will provide learners with a digital badge to allow you to share your success and certification across your network. We work with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your credential which can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.
 

Learning catalogue

Essential methodology training for our licensed IPE and WIN eIPE clients, Mercer IPE is a proprietary global job evaluation methodology based on a series of business-related factors and dimensions that represent core job attributes.

  • $2,937 inc. GST
  • Part 1: 7-9 hours self-paced eLearning
  • Part 2: 3-hour live online IPE workshop scheduled every 6-8 weeks

Application of the IPE methodology provides an organising framework based on a job's value within the context of an organisation and the wider commercial environment. IPE follows a simple process focusing on organisation structure, the complexities of the business, and the alignment of jobs to the business.

Navigate the complexity and job demands of individual roles using the Mercer CED job evaluation system.

  • $3,960, inc. GST
  • Part 1: 12 hours, self-paced e-learning
  • Part 2: 3-hour live online workshop, scheduled every 2-3 weeks
  • An MCED Certification
  • Certified learners invited to attend regular methodology Q&A sessions with our accredited facilitators for five years

This workshop is relevant to organisations subscribed to the Mercer CED methodology.

Learn to evaluate results in order to understand fairness and equity within your organisation. Understand how the Mercer system can help with organisation design in market context alongside Australian remuneration data.

On the successful completion of the program learners will be eligible to demonstrate their certification with a digital credential.  This badge describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them. More information can be found here.

Note: To participate in this training, your organisation must be an authorised user of and currently using the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system.

Outline a framework for effective evaluation of new and existing roles. JEMS is the approved approach to job classification within QPS.

  • $3,025 inc. GST
  • Part 1: 12 hours, self-paced e-learning
  • Part 2: 3-hour live online JEMS workshop, scheduled every 6-8 weeks

This workshop is relevant to organisations in the Queensland Public Sector (QPS) that are subscribed to the JEMS methodology.

The workshop outlines a framework for effective evaluation of new and existing positions. JEMS is the approved approach to job classification within the QPS. Trained evaluators establish the work value of a position and then translate that value into classification levels.

The JEMS methodology is based on the Mercer CED Job Evaluation System.

Note: To be eligible to participate in this training, your organisation must be an authorised user of and currently using JEMS.

Prepare, analyse and create job descriptions that capture the details of roles and the organisation. Focus on the tools and knowledge you need to document role descriptions.

  • $1,529 inc. GST
  • Part 1: 5 hours, self-paced e-learning
  • Part 2: 3-hour live online PQRD workshop, scheduled every 6-8 weeks

Prepare, analyse and create job descriptions that encapsulate the details of roles and the organisation. This workshop will focus on the tools and knowledge needed to document role descriptions.

Refresh your knowledge and maintain your accreditation in the Mercer CED job evaluation system.

  • $990 inc. GST
  • Short (1 to 2 hour), self-paced eLearning refresher course plus an exam to assess your capability
  • An MCED Recertification
  • Recertified learners will be invited to attend regular methodology Q&A sessions with our accredited facilitators for a further five years

On the successful completion of the program learners will be eligible to demonstrate their recertification with a digital credential. This badge describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them. More information can be found here.

The recertification learning is only available to participants who have previously completed the full MCED JE training. Mercer Learning will only approve requests to attend the refresher learning after verification of the participant’s prior completion of the full MCED program..

Note: To be eligible to participate in this training, your organisation must be an authorised user of and currently using the Mercer CED Job Evaluation system.

Refresh your knowledge and maintain your accreditation in the JEMS methodology.

  • $1,529 inc. GST
  • Part 1: 8 hours, self-paced e-learning
  • Part 2: 3-hour live online JEMS workshop, scheduled every 6-8 weeks

The refresher learning is only available to participants who have previously successfully completed the full JEMS training. Mercer Learning will only approve requests to attend the refresher learning after verification of the participant’s prior completion of the full JEMS program.

Note: To be eligible to participate in this training, your organisation must be an authorised user of and currently using JEMS.

Looking for Northern Territory Government Job Evaluation System (JES) or Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ) training? Get in touch to discuss your options.
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