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On working-from-home benefits and negatives, the Australian Financial Review said this about “evidence” from opportunistic organisations. To this group I would add office building owners regarding occupancy and economists and corporate executives who argue about productivity. Companies need to explain the evidence on which they base their decisions. #workingfromhome #OHS #WHS #humanresources #evidence The Australian Financial Review

What a year it’s been at the PSC! 🙌 We’re excited to announce that the Public Sector Commission's annual report for 2023–24 was officially tabled in Queensland parliament last week!   This report not only highlights our performance and financial statements but also celebrates the incredible value our people bring and identifies opportunities for growth.   Reflecting on the past year, we’re particularly proud of: • launching and deploying our Even better public sector for Queensland strategy 2024–2028 to enhance service delivery and to deliver an even better public sector • implementing initiatives that promote workforce diversity and inclusion, including our Queensland public sector LGBTIQ+ action plan 2023–2025 • revamping our workforce data and insights through the new and transparent State of the sector report 2024. We have further remained committed to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including through our Reframing the relationship plan, and embedding legislative changes from the Public Sector Act 2022 through supporting directives and resources.   While we celebrate these achievements, we also acknowledged the ongoing challenges, including in public sector recruitment and retention which we are dedicated to addressing through strategic workforce planning.   A heartfelt thank you to our stakeholders and the Queensland public sector workforce for your collaboration. Here’s to a rewarding 2024–25 as we continue striving for better public services for all Queenslanders.   👉 Read our annual report here: https://lnkd.in/dNcxnETN #BeHere4Qld #BeTheDifference #AnnualReport #YourPSC

Bennett researchers Lucy Hampton and Ayantola Alayande question how public sector productivity is currently measured in the same way as private sector productivity as this could lead to a narrow focus on budget efficiency and organisational productivity (i.e. ‘doing things right’) at the exclusion of effectiveness (‘doing the right thing’). They explore how public sector productivity could otherwise be measured plus two key options for boosting public sector productivity — digital transformation and management practices. https://lnkd.in/ep2VnBxP #productivity #TPI #publicsector

Public services are so often set up to fail. But there are 3 straightforward shifts in public spending the government could implement which could help create the conditions for more effective, person-centred services. Huge thanks to Jessica Studdert and New Local for inviting me to share my thoughts on this important subject. #PublicSpending #PublicSectorReform #LocalGovernment #productivity

The AARC is conducting a new human resource study, and we need your voice! Your participation will contribute to crucial strategic planning and more. Past studies have provided essential insights—help us continue this legacy. Take the survey today! https://lnkd.in/gGTSE8gJ #AARC #RespiratoryTherapy #HealthcareResearch #TakeTheSurvey

"The great thing is that they don’t require additional funding. All they require is a change in approach." Traditional, siloed approach to public services cannot solve today’s complex challenges. We need to rethink how we allocate public funds to create person-centred solutions. Grace Duffy from Bridges Outcomes Partnerships lays out three shifts in public spending that can help us achieve this. 1️⃣ **Liberate Front Line Teams: From Inputs to Shared Outcomes**   Instead of narrowly focusing on inputs, we need to empower frontline teams to deliver personalised support based on shared goals and outcomes. Giving staff the flexibility to tailor services improves not only their effectiveness, but also the sustainability of the results. 2️⃣ **Invest in Prevention: From Annual Budgets to Long-Term Prevention**   Rigid, yearly budgets limit the potential of preventative services. By providing multi-year, flexible funding, local authorities can focus on long-term solutions that reduce demand and foster resilience. 3️⃣ **Effective Funding Partnerships: From Siloed Pots to Holistic, Co-Commissioned Services**   Complex societal issues don’t fit neatly into departmental silos. Aligning central and local government funding streams allows us to create more strategic, holistic solutions for the communities most in need. These three shifts are practical and achievable—they don’t require more money, just a new approach. https://lnkd.in/eQzJxejZ #PersonCentred #PublicServices #Prevention #LocalGov #SystemsChange

How can we create a more responsive and efficient public sector in Canada? Michael Wernick, the former Clerk of the Privy Council, examines the role of internal services in driving productivity across all levels of government. With insights on overcoming barriers like outdated HR practices and underinvestment in technology, this Intelligence Memo is a must-read for public service observers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcByijnZ

If you're thinking about objectives, outcomes, or "missions" in 2025, you might want to read our research about how a focus on quantitative targets can create poor working conditions ⤵️

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a major "Get Britain Working" initiative aimed at tackling the UK’s persistently high economic inactivity rates 📈. The UK stands out among G7 nations as the only country with higher economic inactivity compared to pre-pandemic levels. Key points include: ● A £240 million investment to assist 2.8 million individuals currently out of work due to long-term sickness in returning to employment. ● A new local "trailblazers" programme designed to streamline work, health, and skills support 🛠️. ● A focus on reaching individuals who are not currently engaged with the system. ● A White Paper outlining further reforms expected later this autumn. CIPD welcomes the initiative but emphasises the need for effective employer engagement to ensure sustainable employment outcomes🌱.

In local government, true leadership shines through strategic priorities. When an elected official wants to push for excellence then you’ll see them place these fundamentals at the center of their decision making.