Making the German civil service more appealing
Several provisions in the coalition treaty deal with federal civil servants. They include creating allowances for certain stressful occupations, eliminating additional remuneration for married civil servants in favour of an increase in the pro rata compensation based on the number of children, and expanding the stock of reserved rental housing, particularly in cities where rents are the highest (Frankfurt, Munich).
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Italy's "Quota 100" at the service of generational renewal
The "Quota 100" pension reform entered into force on 1 February. This initiative will allow a number of civil servants to retire earlier. Eligibility is based on a simple rule: the retirement age and the number of years worked must add up to 100. The law calls for a six-month waiting period before civil servants can file requests, and the government must commit to hiring and training replacements during this period.
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The Canadian federal government's Next Generation HR and Pay initiative
After difficulties with the Phenix application, the government has decided to set up a new integrated HR and payroll information system. The ProGen team is working to define of a mobile digital solution that is accessible at all times. It is based on user needs, which are expressed through a collaborative platform, and on transactional management processes.
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