The UK government is introducing reforms aimed at enhancing civil service effectiveness by incentivizing underperforming civil servants to exit their positions. According to Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden, the current civil service lacks the adaptability needed for modern challenges. Proposed measures include a new process for mutually agreed exits for those not meeting performance standards and linking pay for senior officials to their productivity. These initiatives have drawn criticism from unions, labeling them as superficial and indicative of outdated approaches.
The state is not match-fit to rise to the moment our country faces, McFadden explained, adding that the government's plan for the civil service is one where every official is high performing and focused on delivery.
In a system designed to give employers the tools to deal with bad performance, McFadden is expected to promise a new 'mutually agreed exits' process, that will incentivize civil servants performing below their requirements to leave their jobs.
The changes announced today will result in a more focused and productive civil service and more efficient delivery of the change working people need.
A union has accused the government of delivering a soundbite, not a credible plan for change, describing the plans as retreading of failed narratives.
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