Transcript Comparison of HR Policies and Practices Miller and Pilsner-Urquell Breweries Kara Beachler Daniel Janka Sibyl McCarley Company Background - Pilsner One of the largest employers in Pilsen, Czech.

Comparison of HR Policies
and Practices
Miller and Pilsner-Urquell Breweries
Kara Beachler
Daniel Janka
Sibyl McCarley
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
Company Background – Miller
Also an SAB Miller brand
Largest distribution is in the Midwest
Good comparison to Pilsner-Urquell
Contacts
Pilsner-Urquell
Jana Zeusova – HR Recruitment Specialist
Miller
Michael Korpela
Main focus areas
Recruitment – Who and How
Education and other qualifications
Interview process
Compensation
Legal Requirements and policies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conclusion
Pilsner-Urquell and Miller are both brands
of SAB Miller.
HR policies and practices are consequently
similar.
Major differences are related to benefits.