Summary of Hot Topic of the Day...

Lemme juz summarize 2day'z HoT Topic...

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43. In the same vein, we are making changes to the Management Support Scheme and Technical Support Scheme, which employ officers with diploma qualifications. These schemes are also lagging their benchmarks, and we will make a performance-based payment of 0.5 – 1 month. Good performers will receive up to 0.5 month, and the better ones, up to 1 month. Similarly, a more fundamental review of the Management Support Scheme is ongoing, and we will make a further adjustment before the end of the year.

44. The Home Affairs Uniformed Services, comprising the Police, Prisons, Civil Defence and Narcotics services, are lagging their benchmarks by up to 26% in certain grades. As the gap is large, these services require major adjustments. These services are now dealing with more complex and challenging tasks given the threat of terrorism and the increased security measures required. We need to pay our home team officers competitively, so that the uniformed services will be well-staffed, and able to address any emergency. The first step of this adjustment will be carried out now, amounting to 10-13%.

45. Senior officers in the Home Uniformed Services will receive a performance-based payment of 1 – 1.5 months, with the higher quantum going to better performers. Junior officers will also receive performance-based payments ranging between 0.75 to 1.5 months. In addition, to address the market pay gap, we will increase their monthly salaries by 4% - 5%.

46. Beyond pay, the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be looking at other aspects to better attract and retain their officers. There will be more opportunities for junior officers to progress into the senior ranks. The Ministry is also streamlining its promotion and ranking process, and reviewing benefits and other terms, to make the Home Uniformed Services a more attractive career. After the review is completed, a second adjustment will be made later this year to close the remaining gap.
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Shiok rite..? (khehehee...)
Anywayz, dun 4get de closing part...

"...Our objective is to have a public service that works, that works for the people of Singapore. This way, we will be better placed to realise our vision and dreams for Singapore..."

Well said, well said...
:D