CPO facilitates training in leave administration for Civil Service HR staff

Some 18 members of the Human Resource Department in the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service recently benefitted from a special workshop session in Leave Administration, facilitated by the Personnel Department’s Benefits and Industrial Relations Management Division.

A release from the Office of the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) says the session, which took place on September 26th, sought to fulfil the CPO’s mandate “to enhance operational efficiency and compliance” in the Civil Service.

“This training session facilitated by the Personnel Department for HR staff at the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service reflects its ongoing commitment to providing continuous training and development opportunities in order to build capacity and competence in support of a more efficient Civil Service,” the release said.

Among the workshop’s participants was the Ministry’s Director of Human Resources (HR), who worked closely with the Personnel Department’s Human Resource Management Compliance and Training Division, to tailor the workshop to meet the Ministry’s specific needs.

Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr Daryl Dindial, chats briefly with the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, Charmaine Yearwood, at the training session in Leave Administration best practice, held at the CPO’s Wellness and Conference Centre, on September 26, 2024. [Image courtesy Office of the CPO/Personnel Department]

CPO Commander Dr Dindial confirmed that the newly established Human Resource Management Compliance and Training Division plays a crucial role in ensuring that all government entities subject to guidance and policy from the CPO’s Office are not only aware of, but also fully compliant with Human Resource Management policies and guidelines issued by the Personnel Department.

“This initiative is part of a broader strategy to foster a culture of accountability and excellence within the Civil Service, as well as ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements regarding employment and leave policies to minimise grievances, overpayment and loss of earnings for employees,” he explained.

Led by staff of the Benefits and Industrial Relations Management Division, the training session delved into essential topics under the umbrella of Terms and Conditions of Employment.

According to the release from the CPO’s Office, participants gained invaluable insights into key areas such as hours of work, various types of leave including vacation, casual, sick, and maternity leave and the procedures for leave of absence without pay.

In addition, participants received information regarding the determination of increments and Compensation Management from staff of the Department’s Compensation Management Division.

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