Public Sector Transformation in Jamaica

There has been much talk about productivity in the public sector. Is there a problem? And if so, how can we fix it?Dr Andrew Downes, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Mrs Tamar Nelson, Head of the Jamaica Productivity Centre give their views and recommendations in this final episode for this season.

This is a candid conversation on unlocking performance in the public sector.In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the challenges and strategies of managing performance within the public sector. Featuring insights from two seasoned HR practitioners and the CEO of the Jamaica Employers' Federation, we explore how leadership, innovation, and accountability can reshape public sector effectiveness. How is your performance being managed and just what is a performance culture?  Tune in for a balanced and insightful conversation on the future of public sector performance.

The world of work is constantly changing and so unions must evolve to stay relevant. How are they doing this to ensure they are serving their members?  Dr Lauren Marsh, Head of the Hugh Shearer Labour Studies Institute and Mrs Helene Davis Whyte, immediate Past President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, share their perspectives.

The world of work is constantly evolving. This means that employees must be trained and developed to perform effectively in the workplace.The Reskilling; Upskilling and New-Skilling (RUN) Project is a direct response to the need to equip Government of Jamaica (GOJ) employees with relevant skills to function in the digital age.Under the RUN Project, GOJ employees can choose from over 7,000 self-paced, online courses.In this episode, you can learn more about accessing the courses as well as hear from two persons who successfully completed over 10 courses!Sign up at RUN Project - Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU)

Winners of the Public Sector Debate Competition 2024, the Ministry of Justice are still basking in their victory. They are joined by Executive Director of the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment, Germaine Barrett to discuss the power of debating in the public sector. 

The GOJ is transforming the public sector. What does this entail? How are things progressing?  In this episode, Executive Director - Transformation Implementation Unit, Maria Thompson Walters gives an update on the public sector transformation programme.

Ever wondered exactly what’s on your pay slip as a GOJ employee? If you have doubts or need a little help understanding your pay and pay slip, this podcast is for you!

The Government of Jamaica is implementing a new compensation structure for its employees. How is it going? The experts provide an update in this episode.

What is it like working in the public sector of Jamaica? Three employees share their experiences in this episode. 

The Government of Jamaica is introducing shared corporate services to improve its internal efficiency. The shared service model is one that has been used globally to drive operational efficiency. How is the implementation going? What can employees and citizens expect? The experts weigh in.

HR is the engine of an organisation. Therefore, it is extremely important that HR Departments are functioning well. How is the Government of Jamaica ensuring that this happens in the public sector? Listen in!

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke explains the approach being taken to implement a new public sector compensation system. The Minister also provides an update on the implementation process.