Tag: Public sector reform
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ICU Urges Govt to Tackle SOE Challenges and Boost Youth Jobs
ICU presses for urgent action on state-owned enterprises The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and to back initiatives that will expand job opportunities for young people. In its latest statement, the ICU emphasizes that a robust and reform-minded approach to…
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ICU Urges Government to Tackle SOE Challenges and Create Youth Jobs
ICU Calls for decisive government action on SOEs The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to step in and address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The union argues that stabilizing these pivotal institutions is essential not only for the health of the national economy but also for safeguarding…
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Public Servants Brace for Job-Cut Announcements in the New Year
Public Servants Brace for Job-Cut Announcements in the New Year As federal employees return from the holiday break, many are anticipating formal updates about workforce reductions across several departments. With the new year underway, Ottawa is preparing to release plans that could affect hundreds of public servants in key agencies, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
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Sabah Leader Signals Shutter for Loss-Making GLCs with No Turnaround Prospects
Sabah signals tough stance on loss-making GLCs In a bold move aimed at tightening oversight over state-linked companies, Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor today outlined a plan that could see loss-making Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) shuttered if they show no signs of turnaround. The announcement places efficiency and accountability at the forefront of the state’s corporate…
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Hajiji Signals Closure Risk for Struggling GLCs Without Turnaround Prospects
Hajiji Flags Possible Closures for Loss-Making GLCs In a recent policy briefing, Hajiji Noor, the chief minister, signaled a hard line on Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) and statutory bodies that fail to deliver on financial performance. He announced that non-performing entities with no credible turnaround prospects could be shuttered to preserve state finances and protect taxpayers’…
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Promise of seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain unlikely to happen until 2027, audit finds
Summary of the audit findings Plans announced by UK authorities to reduce the driving test waiting time to seven weeks by the end of the year have hit a setback. A recent audit report concludes that achieving the target by year-end is unlikely, pushing the anticipated date back to November 2027. The report highlights persistent…
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Home Affairs sees decline in bullying perception in 2025: a moving trend toward a healthier workplace
Balanced progress amid ongoing challenges The 2025 staff survey for the Department of Home Affairs reveals a meaningful, though incomplete, improvement in the perception of bullying within the department. While the department still ranks among the higher-scoring units for negative workplace behavior, the year-over-year decrease in reported bullying incidents suggests that recent reforms are taking…
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Wellington City Council Moves to Trim Staff as Review Recommends Right-Sizing
Overview: A Review with a Clear Bottom Line A comprehensive review commissioned by Wellington City Council has concluded that the organization is overstaffed by about 330 roles. The assessment suggests that the council could achieve substantial savings by trimming roles to bring the workforce into a more sustainable, right-sized configuration. Officials say the target would…
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FinMin Renews Merger Push for State-Owned General Insurance Firms to Boost Efficiency
Overview: A Renewed Push for Consolidation The Finance Ministry has revisited an earlier plan to merge India’s three state-owned general insurance companies into a single, larger entity. The move comes on the heels of improved financial health across the sector, with government support and periodic capital injections helping to shore up balance sheets. Proponents argue…
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Government Bill Bans Opt-Outs from International Tests and Expands Intervention Powers for Failing Schools
Overview of the Bill A new government bill proposes sweeping changes to how schools handle international benchmarking tests and responses to underperformance. The core ideas are straightforward: schools would no longer be allowed to opt out of international maths and reading assessments, and the central authorities would accelerate intervention measures in schools that trail their…