Harnessing experience to address bullying and improve performance by David Donaldson | 0 comments Faced with a persistent bullying rate, the VPSC hopes a new set of case studies from agencies that have improved their workplace culture will allow others to make a difference.
Can bullying be quashed in the public service? by David Donaldson | 0 comments Bullying rates have remained the same for around a decade, so the Victorian Public Sector Commission is launching a new strategic agenda that goes beyond simply removing suspected perpetrators.
Human rights added to VPS employment standards by David Donaldson | 0 comments The purpose of the standards is to set out how the public sector employment principles, which are established in legislation, are to be applied in the workplace.
VPS goes all roles flex: ‘finding much higher staff engagement, trust’ by David Donaldson | 0 comments 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.
Leadership perceptions holding back employee engagement by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victorian government employees are sceptical about their senior leaders, which may be dragging down the VPS' moderate employee engagement score.
Complaints processes key to tackling bullying by David Donaldson | 0 comments Being bullied makes staff much more likely to contemplate quitting, but having effective grievance processes in place can make a big difference, new data reveal.
Victoria’s tough new gifts rules for government employees by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victorian bureaucrats must record offers of gifts even if they aren't accepted, under new rules. The value of acceptable token offers has been reduced and there is a greater focus on principles.
Boost executive pay, state report urges by David Donaldson | 0 comments The VPS executive offer is "unattractive and uncompetitive", claims a report commissioned by Premier Daniel Andrews. In addition to scoring poorly against other states, perverse incentives plague the system.
People Matter: Victoria’s mixed results on diversity by David Donaldson | 0 comments While public servants from overseas believe their workplaces are doing well at fostering diversity, Aboriginal staff aren't quite so sure.
Can Victoria rocket Aboriginal careers into the senior ranks? by David Donaldson | 0 comments The VPSC is offering Indigenous public servants and university students more opportunities for career progression, bolstering existing programs. But barriers to the higher levels remain problematic.
VPSC wants standard conflict of interest policy by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victoria has faced some high profile integrity failures of late. The Victorian Public Service Commission hopes a new conflict of interest model policy will set uniform standards across the sector.
Smart recruitment on the way for VPS by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victorian agencies will gain a clearer idea of who they are recruiting, thanks to improvements to the state's digital recruitment system ordered by the VPSC. The IT upgrade aims to streamline processes and reduce workload.
Where to now for Victoria’s revamped integrity system? by Stephen Easton | 0 comments Victoria's three main integrity agencies agree they need more consistency in their powers and independence from the executive. Ombudsman Deborah Glass also wants the power to investigate serious matters.
Vic integrity strategy using behavioural insights to help clean up by David Donaldson | 0 comments VPSC's latest integrity strategy will use behavioural insights and data mining to drive improvements to the state's public service. It aims to rectify the state's lack of central coordination in anti-corruption drives.
Stronger VPSC conflict of interest rules for board directors by David Donaldson | 0 comments The VPSC has updated the code of conduct for directors of the state's 3000 public entities, including school boards, public hospitals and cemetery trusts. Conflict of interest policy is stronger and clearer.
