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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait to review public sector salary structure in reform drive
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: As part of its broader financial and economic reform agenda, the Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, is undertaking a comprehensive study to revise salary and wage structures across ministries and government institutions. The initiative aims to introduce new mechanisms for calculating salaries, with a focus on achieving fairness and equality among public sector employees. According to informed sources, the study — supervised by the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Eng. Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam — builds upon the previously drafted 'Strategic Alternative' project developed by the Civil Service Commission. This long-term initiative seeks to address inefficiencies in the current wage system by adopting a transparent, goal-oriented plan to enhance human resource management. The review includes an evaluation of the current salary calculation methods, as well as proposals to amend, replace, or introduce new provisions in the Strategic Alternative framework. Central to the plan is a reorganization of personnel structures to align with public interest and employee welfare. 'The objective is to establish fairness and consistency in how jobs are evaluated and compensated across ministries, government bodies, and independent entities,' one source said. 'The reforms will also encourage the recruitment of skilled Kuwaiti talent, supporting national development goals across various sectors.' Key goals of the initiative include: Addressing salary disparities among employeesn Achieving justice and equality across government rolesn Restructuring and organizing job cadres effectivelyn Attracting and retaining qualified national professionalsn Ensuring long-term balance and sustainability in the public employment systemn Officials believe the proposed reforms will help eliminate inconsistencies in compensation for similar roles across different agencies and provide a more motivating work environment for employees, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to modernize and sustain its financial and administrative systems.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Health
- GMA Network
CSC: Gov't workers who discriminate vs. HIV patients face sanctions
Government officials and employees who discriminate against persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) face disciplinary measures, guidelines by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) showed. In a statement on Friday, the CSC said its Resolution 25000399 provides for the processes and procedures to investigate and prosecute such discriminatory acts and practices. Offenses may be carried out solely or partially against a person who may be perceived, suspected, or actually has HIV. The guidelines also classifies discriminatory acts according to location, namely the workplace, learning institution, and hospitals and health institutions. According to the CSC, some discriminatory practices may include the following: Restriction on travel and habitation Restrictions on shelter Prohibition from seeking or holding public office Exclusion from credit and insurance services Denial of burial services Acts of bullying "The new rules shall apply to all officials and employees in all branches and agencies of the government, including national government agencies, local government units, state colleges and universities, and government-owned and controlled corporations with original charters," the statement read. READ: Cover Story | Overcoming HIV: Hope Rises Between Two Red Lines Cases of discrimination will be handled in accordance with the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service, Republic Act 11166 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Earlier, the DOH requested for a national declaration of public health emergency for HIV following a 500% increase in the number of young Filipinos diagnosed with the infection. Herbosa had said HIV was currently a bigger health problem than mpox or monkeypox, expressing fears that the number of infections would soon hit 400,000. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Arab Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait highlights quality and innovation at Arab Government Excellence Award workshop
KUWAIT CITY, June 16: Kuwait reaffirmed its strong commitment to promoting excellence in government performance and enhancing public service efficiency during the opening of the introductory workshop for the fourth edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award, held Monday. Speaking to KUNA, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Development at the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mohammad Al-Ahmad emphasized Kuwait's dedication to adopting excellence as a key tool for institutional development, improving service delivery, and embedding quality standards across government agencies. The workshop marked the launch of the latest edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award — a collaborative initiative between the Arab League and the United Arab Emirates government — held under the patronage of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 'The award is designed to inspire excellence and leadership in government work across the Arab world by recognizing outstanding institutional and individual achievements,' said Al-Ahmad. 'Kuwait, through its participation, aims to make significant strides in institutional performance, which will enhance the quality of services provided to citizens and support institutions in addressing future challenges.' Also speaking at the event, Advisor to the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, Fahad Al-Suwaidi, noted that the award is open to all Arab countries. He highlighted its mission to foster a culture of institutional excellence, promote visionary leadership, and encourage the adoption of excellence in public administration. 'The award not only aims to improve performance and ensure continuous development in Arab government institutions, but also serves as a regional platform for sharing best practices and successful government experiences,' Al-Suwaidi explained. He added that the vision of the award centers on supporting Arab governments in their pursuit of excellence and international competitiveness through collaboration and knowledge exchange. The goal, he said, is to ultimately serve societies more effectively. Al-Suwaidi further stated that the program seeks to expand participation across the Arab region, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries often presenting some of the most distinguished projects. He stressed that the award's recognition of excellence underscores the importance of innovation and quality in public service. Winners will be honored in a major ceremony held at the League of Arab States headquarters, celebrating achievements in improving government performance, raising the standard of living, and strengthening the global competitiveness of Arab nations.
Kuwait Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait plans to crack down on public sector absenteeism by linking attendance to bonuses
Kuwait plans to crack down on public sector absenteeism by linking attendance to bonuses KUWAIT: Kuwait's Cabinet has directed the Civil Service Commission to establish a new accountability mechanism for unexcused absences in ministries and government entities. The move comes after several government departments reported low attendance rates on the first day back from the Eid holiday, with some offices seeing less than 60 percent of employees return to work. The new system, according to a Cabinet statement, is intended to curb a recurring pattern of absenteeism—particularly on days adjacent to public holidays—and to ensure greater discipline and efficiency across the public sector. The Cabinet has given the Civil Service Commission two weeks to develop a framework linking unexcused absences directly to key areas of employee evaluation, including annual performance reviews, eligibility for excellence bonuses, and promotions. The directive follows growing frustration over what some describe as routine manipulation of leave policies, including the use of sick days to extend holiday breaks—often at the expense of citizens waiting for government transactions. Attendance lags post-Eid ublic sector absenteeism has long plagued Kuwait's government offices, drawing criticism from lawmakers and citizens alike. Despite repeated warnings from the Civil Service Commission, the issue tends to spike around public holidays. The impact of post-holiday absenteeism was evident this week. The Ministry of Social Affairs reported just 50 percent employee attendance on the first official workday following Eid. Public Relations Director Fatima Al-Salama said in a statement the ministry was working to restore full operational capacity gradually while ensuring continuity of essential services. 'Administrative leadership is closely monitoring attendance to ensure employees return to their posts in line with established protocols,' she stated. According to Al-Jarida, the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy fared better, recording a 75 percent return rate. With more than 37,000 employees across the country, officials said the ministry's operations had resumed without major disruptions. At the Ministry of Public Works, attendance reached 76 percent. — Agencies
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State employee protections will go before Louisiana voters
A sign directs voters to a polling place at Edward Hynes Charter School in New Orleans' Lakeview neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2022. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator) Louisiana voters will get to weigh in next on whether civil service protections should be removed from certain state employees, though it's not certain the measure will result in current government workers losing their status. Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Jay Morris. R-West Monroe, received final passage Wednesday in the Senate on a 28-9 party-line vote. The proposal is a constitutional amendment that will be placed on a ballot April 18, 2026, pending approval of a separate bill to set that election date. Morris' bill would give state lawmakers power that currently rests with the Civil Service Commission, a seven-member independent review panel that oversees the hiring, promotion and firing of 39,000 'classified' state workers. The commission, working with state agencies on staffing goals, has the power to create and eliminate job positions and decide which jobs should have a protected status and which should not. Classified employees enjoy some degree of protection against politically motivated or otherwise unfair terminations and disciplinary practices because they have the right to appeal such decisions to the Civil Service Commission, which has the final say on staffing matters for most state agencies. Although there was debate and confusion earlier in the week over whether the bill would apply to current classified employees or just future-hires, Morris said in an interview Thursday it could affect current employees 'to a degree.' 'Obviously, it can affect future employees. That's obvious,' he said. 'But it can affect existing employees.' The degree to which it will affect current employees would depend on how the Legislature decides to use the amendment if voters adopt it. Morris said lawmakers would still need to pass a new statute that contains those specifics. 'Any bill passed would have to be carefully constructed to avoid any issues of an unconstitutional taking' of an existing employee's job, he said. Steven Procopio, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), a state government watchdog group, said the amendment would give lawmakers power to determine which state employees should be removed from classified civil service. Whether they choose to take it that far remains to be seen, he said. 'Does it affect current employees?' Procopio said. 'I think it's technically possible. You can do it, but there has to be due process applied.' There is a legal precedent from a court case that could require some level of due process before currently classified employees can be fired, he added. 'PAR is for civil service reforms, but I am concerned this doesn't provide enough safeguards,' Procopio said. At any rate, the matter could end up in court before the election over the proposal's ballot language, which does not mention the 'classified' civil service and could mislead voters into thinking it doesn't apply to those workers. The ballot language states: 'Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service?' Lawmakers based the ballot language off of a current constitutional provision that states: 'Additional positions may be added to the unclassified service and those positions may be revoked by rules adopted by a commission.' All state employees are classified unless their job falls under one of the 13 unclassified positions listed in the Louisiana Constitution. 'I think that the ballot language could be misleading,' Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, said, noting that the state constitution specifically allows for legal challenges in such situations. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
