The second edition of the Barometer of HR in the public sector reveals high expectations in terms of training, quality of life at work, anticipation of employment needs, career paths and support for transfers (in order of importance). It should be noted that 76% of the employees and managers who responded to the survey said they were dissatisfied with HR policies. This figure was 44% in 2017.

As the Federal Civil Service Act celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Office of Personnel Management has announced major changes in hiring practices for Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics positions (STEM), as well as in the cybersecurity sector. Recruitment will be centralised by two dedicated federal agencies and a specific new compensation scheme will be introduced to make these jobs more appealing.

A set of standards for HR management has existed since 2011 (ISO STC 260). Draft standard NF ISO 30414, having to do with guidelines on human capital assessment, provides means for measuring and analysing data. The goal is to assess changing practices based on a range of criteria, including leadership, diversity, recruitment, internal mobility and productivity.