Comparison of HR Policies and Practices

1. Comparison of HR Policies and Practices Miller and Pilsner-Urquell Breweries Kara Beachler Daniel Janka Sibyl McCarley

2. Company Background - Pilsner • One of the largest employers in Pilsen, Czech Republic • One of the most famous Czech firms • Part of SAB Miller • Most popular brand of beer in Czech Republic • Beer is good…Beer is Czech

3. Company Background – Miller • Also an SAB Miller brand • Largest distribution is in the Midwest • Good comparison to Pilsner-Urquell

4. Contacts • Pilsner-Urquell • Jana Zeusova – HR Recruitment Specialist • Miller • Michael Korpela

5. Main focus areas • Recruitment – Who and How • Education and other qualifications • Interview process • Compensation • Legal Requirements and policies

6. Recruitment • Pilsner-Urquell • Open positions are posted on online notice boards, the Pilsner website, University offices, and through employment agencies. • Miller • Online employment boards, such as Monster, Career fairs, Miller website and referrals from current employees are utilized.

7. Recruitment, continued • Pilsner-Urquell • Promotion from within is a frequent occurrence, due to career planning. • Miller • Vacancies are posted internally for ten business days before posted externally. It is preferred that employees are promoted from within.

8. Education and Qualifications • Pilsner-Urquell • Labor workers do not need a higher education. However, for an administrative position at least a degree is required. • Experience can sometimes take the place of a formal education. • Miller • For entry-level positions, bachelor degrees are required. For a higher-level management position, an MBA is necessary.

9. Interview Process • Pilsner-Urquell • Rule of Three • Three candidates, three levels of questions and three decision makers, and three meetings • Miller • Phone screening, panel interviews that could include five or six face-to-face interviews. • Sometimes a second round of interviews will be conducted.

10. Interview Process, continued • At both Pilsner-Urquell and Miller the final decision on who to hire is up to the relevant manager; the HR specialist gives their recommendation.

11. Compensation • Signing bonuses and wages depend on the position at both companies. • Pilsner-Urquell • Health insurance is standard according to labor code. • Miller • Health insurance varies between jobs.

12. Compensation, continued • Pilsner-Urquell • Maternity leave is 28 weeks —mandated by Czech law • Parental leave is max. 3 years • Miller • Maternity leave ranges from six to twelve weeks. • Leave can be extended, contingent upon doctor’s recommendations.

13. Compensation, continued • Pilsner-Urquell • Vacation is five weeks. • Miller • After one year, vacation is two weeks. • At Pilsner-Urquell, there is generally a three-month probation period before receiving benefits; at Miller the benefits are effective immediately.

14. Legal Requirements • Both Pilsner-Urquell and Miller have laws against discrimination based on gender and race. • Legal requirements for foreigners: • Pilsner-Urquell – Health insurance and working visa, there are no problems if from EU. • Miller – Must be eligible to work in U.S.

15. Conclusion • Pilsner-Urquell and Miller are both brands of SAB Miller. • HR policies and practices are consequently similar. • Major differences are related to benefits.