INFORMATION ON EMPLOYMENT OFFERS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

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INFORMATION ON EMPLOYMENT OFFERS, PROCESSES
AND PROCEDURES
SFD Presentation March 2003
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Corporate Foundation

• Vision 2020 Principles and Objectives
• National Policy on the Environment
• International standards of sustainability and
  conservation
• SFCSB Vision/Mission/Objectives/Brand platform
• Business model based on integrity, customer
  focus, accountability, recognition and
  environmental stewardship
• Focus on core functions assigned by SFC Ordinance

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Brand Platform

FUNCTION
DIFFERENTIATION
Not Indonesia Not West Malaysia /
Sabah Reliability in market supply Keeps its
promises Balanced of conservation and
development Adaptable / Pragmatic First Private
State Owned Forestry Company in Asia Recognize
our values, Passionate Dedicated
Vision To be globally recognized as the leader
in tropical forest conservation and
products Mission To conserve and develop
Sarawaks forest products and services while
maintaining a balance of economic, environmental
and social interests
INNOVATIVE TROPICAL RAINFOREST CONSERVATION

ISO 14000 FSC Certification People History Saraw
ak ? Biodiversity ?Trees Resolved
land use Continuous improvement
Efficient, Professional, Honest The Authority,
Green, Self confident, Attributes that are
consistent with (I CARE) values , Performance
driven, Trustworthy, Effective, Quality,
International, Knowledgeable, Able to deal with
people anywhere in the world in a mature way,
Dedicated, Passionate, Fun
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
PERSONALITY
aspiration
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EXISTING LEGAL STRUCTURE - 2002
Federal Constitution of
Malaysia confirms lands,
forests, wildlife as State responsibility
STATE GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK
Forest, Wildlife, National Parks Ordinances
SARAWAK FOREST DEPARTMENT assigned all
functions, responsibilities in Ordinances
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NEW LEGAL STRUCTURE - 2003
GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK
Forest, Wildlife, National Park Ordinances
Sarawak Forestry Corporation Ordinance
Sarawak Forest Department
Sarawak Forestry
Corporation Sdn Bhd
Retains limited functions not
legally assignable to SFCSB
MARCH 31, 2003 LAUNCH
Gazettement of functions, assets and legal
authority assigned to SFCSB
MARCH 31, 2003 LAUNCH
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Corporate Structure
BUSINESS UNITS
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Employee selection is based on a rigorous
processPRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA OF SFD PERSONNEL
REVIEW

• FAIR
• CREDIBLE
• COMPREHENSIVE

• Competency based
• Performance based
• Employee involvement
• Current employment rights unaffected
• Equal opportunities

• Unbiased
• Documented process
• Transparent and open
• Focused on corporate needs
• Designed by HR professional

• Multiple information sources
• Multiple stages

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Based on a rigorous selection process
SFD Personnel Review Phases
1 Departmental Assessment 2 SSB Results Review by
Department 3 Employee Information/Input
4 Employee Functional Skills Assessment
5 Supervisor Assessment Behavioral and
Functional 6 Psychometric Testing 7 Competency
Match based on skills inventory 8 Decision on
employment offer
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A performance rewarding employer

• Owned by Government - managed on a business
  basis.
• Receiving a SFCSB job offer means you have been
  selected as fitting the new model.
• There is no better alternative or option
  available for you than a SFCSB job offer.
• A significant pay increase and new benefits.
• Participation in a model where performance is
  rewarded and your skills are developed and
  enhanced.
• Guaranteed employment based on good performance
  and everyone will understand the goals and
  performance measures.
• You will be joined by more than 1000 of your
  colleagues from the Forest Department.

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Employment Offer process

• Behavioral and competency Review using SFD staff
  assessment data.
• Competency match to confirm SFD staff
  availability if YES, 3. If NO, 6.
• Approval of offer by SFCSB GM and CEO.
• Review by External Establishment Committee.
• Approval of Offer by SFCSB Board of Directors.
• If No SFD staff competency match external
  advertising and recruitment to fill position.

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Salary Offer Determination

• All positions were graded on the Hayes Scale
  based on know-how, problem solving and
  accountability. Competency level not SFD
  seniority or existing pay scale is basis of
  Offer.
• Minimum salary offer for permanent SFD staff will
  be gross pay plus 17.5 plus 1 salary increment.
  All permanent staff will not be paid less than
  formula. All offers will normally be greater
  even if it exceeds existing SFCSB salary scale.
• Salary offer for contract SFD staff and other
  external candidates based on SFCSB salary grades
  which are based on an analysis of commercial pay
  rates. There are 5 main salary grades (1-5) and
  a total of 14 categories (A-C). There is no
  reference to existing SFD contract pay rates.
• Salary, position or location offers are not
  subject to negotiation at this time. If
  concern, put in writing with the acceptance
  letter before deadline.

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SFCSB salary grading

• Minimum
• Qualification Position Grades
• Degree General and Deputy Managers 1B, 1C
• Degree Senior, Deputy and Assistant 2A, 2B,
• Managers 2C, 2D
• Degree Senior and Executive Level 3A, 3B,
  3C
• Diploma, Technical Supervisor, Senior and 4A,
  4B, 4C
• Certificate, SPM Admin Assistant
• SPM, PMR, UPSR Administrative and 5A, 5B
• non-administrative Assistant

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Employment Offers Permanent SFD Staff

• Legal Document
• Critical details - Position Offered
• - Location
• - Salary for secondment term
• - Salary Offered
• - Response Deadline to offer
• Critical provisions - Secondment by State
  Secretarys Office
• - satisfactory medical check-up (SFCSB pays)
• Accepted offer must be in writing and signed -
  can be faxed to SFCSB.
• Start date must be prior to March 31, 2003,
  unless specified.
• No response by Response Deadline assumes offer
  has been rejected and position will be re-offered
  to new candidate. No re-offering to candidates
  who reject an offer.
• If significant humanitarian or other
  issue/concern send an immediate written response
  outlining issues.
• Negotiation on position, location or salary
  cannot be accepted now.
• If concerned, accept offer in writing and note
  concern in acceptance letter.

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Employment Offers Contract SFD Staff/External
Candidates

• Legal Document
• Critical details - Position Offered
• - Location
• - Salary Offered
• - Response Deadline to offer
• Critical provision - satisfactory medical
  check-up (SFCSB pays).
• Accepted offer must be in writing and signed -
  can be faxed to SFCSB start date must be prior
  to March 31, 2003.
• No response in writing by Response Deadline will
  be taken as offer rejection and position will be
  re-offered to new candidate. No re-offering to
  candidates who reject an offer.
• If significant humanitarian or other
  issue/concern send an immediate written response
  to SFCSB outlining issue.
• Negotiation on position, location or salary
  cannot be accepted now.
• If concerned, accept offer in writing and note
  concern in acceptance letter.

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Processes following SFCSB job offer

• On acceptance of offer by permanent SFD staff
• Notice given to SFD of acceptance of job in
  SFCSB.
• Request sent to SFD and HRU/CMD for secondment
  letter to be issued.
• Process for early retirement application begins
  and to be completed within 6 months. Assistance
  from SFD Pension Team.
• SFCSB letter to be prepared and returned to
  candidate outlining dates of employee briefing,
  job description, supervisor position and other
  job details.
• On acceptance of offer by contract SFD staff or
  external candidate
• Notice given to SFD of acceptance of job in
  SFCSB.
• Notice given to SFD and HRU/CMD of contract
  termination effective date.
• Letter to be prepared and returned to candidate
  outlining dates of employee briefing, job
  description, supervisor and other job details.
• On rejection of offer by any SFD candidate
• No further offering of another job in SFCSB.
• Inform SFD and HRU/CMD of Offer Rejection.
• Redeployment effort to commence on a non-priority
  basis.

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SFCSB Benefits

• Collectively the salary and benefits package will
  be better than SFD/Government.
• On Secondment
• For the most part the SFCSB Terms and Conditions
  will apply (General Order 15) including generous
  medical and insurance provisions.
• Retention of all existing loan terms but
  resolution of all loans except housing must be
  made prior to permanent employment.
• 5 day week, modified working hours.
• Education bonding not an issue still serving
  Government in SFCSB.
• On Permanent Employment
• All provisions of SFCSB Terms and Conditions will
  apply.
• Resolution of outstanding SFD leave balance prior
  to permanent employment.
• Interest subsidy/loan programs similar but
  different terms.
• EPF.
• Insurance and medical benefits based on grade.
• Performance basis for salary/bonus
  rewards/systems.

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Allowances, leaves and loans

• Allowances
• ? Jungle ? Subsistence
• ? Hard Living ? Transportation
• ? Leave ? Relocation
• ? Accommodation ? Professional memberships
• Leave
• ? Annual ? Haj
• ? Supplemental ? Medical/Sick
• ? Compassionate ? Marriage
• ? Paternity ? Public Holidays
• ? Maternity ? Special
• Loans/Interest subsidies
• ? Housing ? Outboard engine
• ? Motor Vehicles ? Boat hull
• ? Motorcycles ? Personal Computer