Course in fundamentals of Human Resources in the Public Sector

"Fundamentals of Human Resources in the Public Sector", offered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, provides a structured foundation in the essential principles and practices of public sector human resources management. This course is specifically designed to address the unique requirements, challenges, and regulatory frameworks that shape HR operations within government institutions and public organizations.

Participants will gain comprehensive insights into human capital development, performance evaluation, organizational structuring, and digital transformation within a public service context. By exploring these areas, the course aims to build competent HR professionals who can contribute to achieving institutional goals efficiently while adhering to public service ethics and standards.

Target Group

1. HR professionals working in ministries, government departments, or public institutions.

2. Department heads and supervisors seeking to understand HR frameworks in the public sector.

3. New employees in civil service roles needing structured HR orientation.

4. Legal and administrative officers involved in employment policies and staffing.

5. Professionals transitioning from the private sector into government HR roles.

6. Public sector reform specialists and policy advisors.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the principles and structure of public sector human resource management.

2. Identify the key differences between public and private HR systems.

3. Explore recruitment, performance, and promotion frameworks in government.

4. Learn how to develop and implement training and development strategies.

5. Understand the legal and disciplinary frameworks of civil service.

6. Gain awareness of digital tools used in modern public sector HR.

 Course Outline

• Understanding HR in the Public Sector

  • Definition and significance of public sector HR

  • Key roles and responsibilities of HR departments

  • Governance and compliance in public HR systems

  • Public service values and accountability principles

• Organizational Structures and Job Management

  • Types of government organizational models

  • Job analysis and workforce classification

  • Job descriptions and function alignment

  • Linking structure to operational performance

• Public Sector Recruitment and Staffing

  • Hiring procedures and public recruitment policies

  • Selection criteria and eligibility standards

  • Public announcement and fair competition principles

  • Overcoming staffing challenges in government sectors

• Training and Development in Government

  • Identifying training needs in civil service

  • Designing competency-based training programs

  • Continuous learning for institutional development

  • Aligning training with national development goals

• Performance Management and Evaluation

  • Key components of performance systems

  • Objective-based performance indicators

  • Appraisal tools and documentation standards

  • Linking performance to accountability and rewards

• Promotion and Incentives in Civil Service

  • Merit-based and seniority-based promotion systems

  • Reward mechanisms for outstanding performance

  • Non-financial incentives for motivation

  • Transparency and equity in promotion decisions

• Discipline and Administrative Sanctions

  • Employee code of conduct in public institutions

  • Procedures for administrative investigations

  • Legal frameworks for disciplinary action

  • Maintaining fairness and due process

• Employee Relations and Workplace Climate

  • Communication channels within public entities

  • Managing complaints and internal disputes

  • Strengthening staff morale and engagement

  • Role of unions and employee representation

• Strategic Workforce Planning

  • Forecasting HR needs in public organizations

  • Identifying skills gaps and training priorities

  • Aligning workforce with public policy objectives

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of HR planning

• Digital Transformation in Public HR

  • Role of HR Management Systems (HRMS)

  • Benefits of automation in administrative processes

  • Challenges in implementing digital HR platforms

  • Enhancing service delivery through technology