The Singapore Public Service
   The largest single employer in Singapore – 
   140,000 officers
    60,000 civil servants
    80,000 statutory board employees
   16 Ministries, 10 Organs of State, 64 statutory 
   boards
   50% graduate officers, 25% diploma holders
   Median age group: 31-35 years
  HR Principles & Philosophy
   Nation needs an effective Public Service
    To meet the needs of the public
   Government needs a fair share of talent
    To lead in national development
   Leadership is key
    To ensure long-term survival and prosperity
   Meritocracy is the foundation
    To make the best use of talent in the development 
    of the nation
  Historical Perspective
   1960s-1970s
    Legacy of the British Civil Service 
    Seniority-based system
    Lifelong career and job security
   1980s-2000s 
    Competition for talent
    Decentralisation from 1995
    Devolution of personnel authority from the Public 
    Service Commission to a system of Personnel 
    Boards
    New performance management system
   HR Management System
          Organisation               Category of Officers
    Public Service Commission       Very senior civil servants [e.g., 
                                    Permanent Secretaries]
    Special Personnel Board         Officer in senior management 
                                    and Administrative Officers
    Senior Personnel Boards         Officers in graduate schemes
    Personnel Boards                Junior officers [e.g., clerical 
                                    officers]
   HR Management Framework
                          The Process
    Attract
    Identify, Recruit, Appoint    Confirm/Deploy
                                  Develop 
    Performance Management Assess
                                  Reward & Recognise
                                  Develop
    Deploy or Exit