HR Glossary

What is Hay Method?

A proprietary point-factor job evaluation system developed by Edward N. Hay in the 1940s that measures three core factors (know-how, problem solving, and accountability) to determine the relative size and compensation level of any role in an organization.

Why it matters in hiring

Hay Method comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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