Appendix 2.

Human Resources Management Plan

In meeting the government's strategic priorities, the Office of the Premier will draw upon the skills, abilities, commitment and teamwork of the staff that work in the Office.

Our employees, their expertise and their knowledge, are the fundamental and most valuable assets we possess to meet future challenges and secure our service plan goals, objectives and performance standards.

Accordingly, our Human Resource Management Plan encompasses the following broad strategies:

Skilled and Competent Workforce

• Basing recruitment on key competencies.
• Developing a succession strategy by identifying key positions and ensuring that individualized development programs are in place.
• Ensuring all employees complete employee performance and development plans and employees receive regular feedback and annual review of these plans.

Learning and Innovative Organization

• Implementing learning plans for employees to maintain and improve their expertise.
• Providing opportunities for staff advancement and career development.

Renewed Public Service

• Developing leaders in the workforce by ensuring employees are given the opportunity to participate in Renewal leadership workshops and other leadership development opportunities.

Safe Work Environment

• Providing a workplace that respects and protects the health, safety and dignity of all employees.