The Cyprian government presented a new reform project, whose three main points involve overhauling the appraisal system, which will be exclusively objectives-based, eliminating seniority as a criterion for being offered promotions, and systematically making all vacant positions available to all civil servants to help diversify career paths.

Five years after the entry into force of the latest revision of the Staff Regulations of Officials, the European Court of Auditors has published a report on its implementation. It concludes that, despite greater diversification and flexibility of staff, the impact on improving HR management is rather limited. According to the Court, the changes have even had negative repercussions in terms of making the EU's civil service appealing.

As part of the public job board "werkvoornederland" (Working for the Netherlands), a new website presents the various public-sphere professions, but also the advantages of working for the Dutch government. The emphasis is placed on compensation, work flexibility and opportunities for career development. The combination of these three elements is the primary motivation for Dutch applicants.