Annual Report 2008-09 - Legal Services Commissioner

Chapter SIX
Human Resources
Public administration values and
employment principles
The Public Administration Act 2004 abolished the Office
of Commissioner for Public Employment and established
the State Services Authority. Notwithstanding, the
Legal Services Commissioner continues to implement
the previous directions of the Commissioner for Public
Employment with respect to upholding public sector
conduct, managing and valuing diversity, managing
underperformance, reviewing personal grievances and
selecting on merit.
Aims for Human Resources in 2009-10:
In 2009-10, the Human Resources section of the Legal
Services Commissioner aims to:
• Explore the possibility of creating an online
Performance, Progression and Development system
that can be accessed by the entire organisation.
The Legal Services Commissioner demonstrated compliance
with the Public Sector Values and employment principles
through a range of initiatives identified in response to the
People Matter Survey. The Legal Services Commissioner
conducted focus groups and information sessions to seek
staff feedback on short and long term initiatives to improve
staff satisfaction and organisational efficiencies.
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