Is it easy to be a public sector worker?

Even at the best of times, it is not easy to be a public sector worker. Today, it has never been harder. Far from some of the stereotypes bandied around the right-wing press about gold-plated pensions and inflated wages compared with the private sector, the pay situation for membersof our PCS union who work for the UK government is dire.

Why do public sector workers need a pay rise?

After years of cuts and pay freezes, public sector staff need an above-inflation pay rise Public sector workers have faced years of pay freezes and job cuts. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock Even at the best of times, it is not easy to be a public sector worker. Today, it has never been harder.

Who was the man who skipped work for 15 years?

The man was employed as a civil servant in a hospital in Calabria A hospital employee in Italy has been accused of skipping work on full pay for 15 years, local media report. The man is alleged to have stopped turning up to work at the Ciaccio hospital in the southern city of Catanzaro in 2005.

How are public sector pay compared to private sector?

Today, it has never been harder. Far from some of the stereotypes bandied around the right-wing press about gold-plated pensions and inflated wages compared with the private sector, the pay situation for membersof our PCS union who work for the UK government is dire. Public sector job cuts: is the tide finally turning? Read more

How many people work in the public sector?

Of those age 45 to 64, 56.7 percent are federal, 52.1 percent are local, and 49.7 percent are state employees. In a 2018 survey by the Center for State & Local Government Excellence, public sector HR directors report higher numbers of retirements in 2018 over 2017.

How many jobs has the private sector added since 2008?

Since 2008 (115.8 million jobs), the private sector has grown almost 8.65%, adding over 10 million jobs in spite of the downturn during that same 10-year period. Government tends to react more slowly than private industry to economic shifts.

Is it difficult to find employees in the public sector?

Angioni said it can be costly and time consuming to find employees with public sector experience for entry-level positions given the increased ethical considerations, regulatory issues and legal obligations that typically don’t apply to private sector workers. Still another challenge: enticing people to technology jobs.

How to hire people in the public sector?

“Even if people aren’t interested themselves, they may know someone who is.” The public sector should take a page from the private sector in hiring practices, including internships, career fairs, meet-ups, events, social activities and using more technology, said Tremaine. Blake, meanwhile, also seeks people with a passion to make a difference.