To understand the extent of the services proposed, an effective implementation of the CLASSIFY system normally involves:

Executive briefing
Briefing the executive team and key managers about the intent and scope of the process

Project planning
Planning the implementation of the project including the most appropriate communication and involvement of staff to assure full understanding of the remuneration structure and gain commitment to the process

Software Installation
Installing and configuring the CLASSIFY software and downloading employee information from payroll to establish the CLASSIFY database

Evaluation training
Training a team of facilitators, representative of all functional areas within the company, to use the CLASSIFY job/role evaluation methodology and, in turn, to train and guide others in understanding the system

Draft evaluations
Applying the CLASSIFY job/role evaluation methodology to draft evaluations for all positions covered by the project

Sense checking
Sense checking draft evaluations to validate judgements made confirm internal job/role size relativities

Software training
Training users in the operation of all features of the CLASSIFY software as configured

Pay patterns
Analysis of current pay patterns within the company, using the features of the CLASSIFY software and, where appropriate, external sources of salary market data

Classification structure
Development of an internal grading structure relevant to the needs of each company