There are many new and continuing challenges in the public sector that the federal government is responsible for dealing with. As a result, a detailed briefing will be presented outlining these challenges and offering recommendations on how best to handle the current situation. In this briefing two key aspects that are discussed, in relation to the challenges they face, are the provision of human resources and the federal budget. Both are essential components to keeping the federal government running but as well are an important part in determining how the country will prosper. In relation to human resources the main issue is about making sure that the country has the resources it needs but as well ensuring that human resources continue to
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Additionally, in regard to the budget, a balanced budget should be implemented or at the very least a timeline proposed for a balanced budget which can occur through cutting corporate welfare, taking a look at public sector pay and improving tax compliance.
The federal government is the single largest employer in Canada compromising of two components. The government component consists of the federal, provincial and municipal governments and all of their departments. The other component, the government business component, compromises of public enterprises such as CBC. All together as of 2015 public sector employment accounted for 3.5 million people. (Johnson 2016, p.326) This reveals how essential the government is to providing public services for Canadians and as well how important the government is when it comes to supplying the job market with opportunities. However, there are significant challenges facing human resources management to ensure that the government remains a top employer that meets the needs of Canadians while also making sure that it is an inclusive work environment. Currently, the …show more content…
This is important as the more inclusive the workplace is the happier citizens are, citizens also feel better represented by their government and as well increasing diversity creates a more productive workplace. There has been significant work to improve diversity but women, Indigenous peoples and other designated groups are still underrepresented in higher skilled jobs reflecting that occupational segregation is still a very current issue that is impeding the workforce. (Johnson 2016, p.357-358) A fundamental commitment by the government is needed to improve the situation. This can be achieved through having recruitment programs that target designated groups, such as the Canadian Space Agency has successfully done, as women represented thirty-two percent of the finalists for new astronauts in comparison to nine percent in the last recruitment campaign. (Wernick 2018, p.29) Furthermore, there needs to be better education programs put in place for employers to help overcome biases and discriminatory practices in the hiring process but as well the advancement process for moving up in positions. Education programs as such should be fully implemented for all employees to create a more welcoming environment. As well there could be the introduction of diversity goals modelled
Additionally, in regard to the budget, a balanced budget should be implemented or at the very least a timeline proposed for a balanced budget which can occur through cutting corporate welfare, taking a look at public sector pay and improving tax compliance.
The federal government is the single largest employer in Canada compromising of two components. The government component consists of the federal, provincial and municipal governments and all of their departments. The other component, the government business component, compromises of public enterprises such as CBC. All together as of 2015 public sector employment accounted for 3.5 million people. (Johnson 2016, p.326) This reveals how essential the government is to providing public services for Canadians and as well how important the government is when it comes to supplying the job market with opportunities. However, there are significant challenges facing human resources management to ensure that the government remains a top employer that meets the needs of Canadians while also making sure that it is an inclusive work environment. Currently, the …show more content…
This is important as the more inclusive the workplace is the happier citizens are, citizens also feel better represented by their government and as well increasing diversity creates a more productive workplace. There has been significant work to improve diversity but women, Indigenous peoples and other designated groups are still underrepresented in higher skilled jobs reflecting that occupational segregation is still a very current issue that is impeding the workforce. (Johnson 2016, p.357-358) A fundamental commitment by the government is needed to improve the situation. This can be achieved through having recruitment programs that target designated groups, such as the Canadian Space Agency has successfully done, as women represented thirty-two percent of the finalists for new astronauts in comparison to nine percent in the last recruitment campaign. (Wernick 2018, p.29) Furthermore, there needs to be better education programs put in place for employers to help overcome biases and discriminatory practices in the hiring process but as well the advancement process for moving up in positions. Education programs as such should be fully implemented for all employees to create a more welcoming environment. As well there could be the introduction of diversity goals modelled