workforce management

AI allows government agencies to be more responsive to spikes in demand from the community, such as information or advice with regards to COVID-19.

One public servant from the Northern Territory has racked up almost $400,000 worth of annual leave and there’s well over 2000 others with more than

Departments need to be able to show how they’re working towards the government’s objectives — but not all of them can. Aligning priorities, strategy and structure is often overlooked, warns the Queensland Audit Office.

Victorian public servants now have a right to flexible working — subject to business needs — under a new all roles flex policy. The VPSC wants managers to start from a position of ‘yes’ and go from there.

Two years ago, the Department of Health was a reliable machine, but staff were run ragged and working to outdo each other instead of looking at the big picture. Now the late nights in the office are a thing of the past.

The new APS workforce management review caused a stir last week. The APSC explains what the changes mean for enterprise bargaining, managers, HR and that promotion you’ve been building towards.

Hands-on parents and carers are getting a raw deal from their government employers. Entrenched norms don’t accommodate a contemporary workforce. And Australia is falling behind the rest of the world.

The end of the APS hiring freeze last year did not lead to a burst of new permanent employees as was speculated. Instead, agency bosses have restored their people capability with temporary contracts.

Social and professional isolation is a warning sign that managers should be well attuned to. Here’s the simple management advice you need: start by listening, then be prepared to shake it up …

The NSW Public Service Commission reform program has more in store for 2016. Graeme Head outlines what comes next to modernise management and increase diversity.