Contract workers replace 30% of "idle civil servants"?

Mr. Phan Dang Long, Deputy Head of the Hanoi Party Committee's Propaganda Department, shared that after the inspection conclusion of the Hanoi Department of Home Affairs, it was found that departments, branches, and districts currently have thousands of contract workers working instead of civil servants.

Explaining the reason, Mr. Long said that it is very possible that the units are lacking labor but have not been able to recruit people. While waiting for the exam to recruit workers, the agency has to sign contracts with a few people to meet the job requirements.

Candidates jostle to submit their civil service exam applications.

Mr. Long also does not rule out the possibility that the agency has recruited enough people, but due to increased work, the agency must recruit more people.

In addition, the Deputy Head of the Hanoi Party Committee's Propaganda Department emphasized the reason that currently, about 30% of the civil service apparatus has no work to do, "sitting around doing nothing". Mr. Long added that this 30% figure is the opinion of "responsible people" and some agencies. Mr. Long himself agrees with the above opinions.

Candidates work hard under the hot sun to submit their civil service exam applications.

“Because they are already on the payroll, it is difficult to dismiss even those who are not capable of doing their jobs. Therefore, the agency may have to sign additional labor contracts with other people to replace the “useless civil servants,” Mr. Long expressed his opinion.

The Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department of the Hanoi Party Committee said that one of the limitations of the payroll system is that "it is difficult to eliminate people who cannot do their jobs". In addition, civil servants who are on the payroll have a sense of security and a secure position.

According to Mr. Long, developed countries in the world do not use the payroll system, but instead implement labor contracts. The employer must fully implement the regime and policies for employees such as salary, bonus, insurance... However, if the employee does not meet the job requirements, the contract will be terminated immediately.

"By doing so, we avoid the "sure footing" mentality, forcing civil servants to make efforts, try hard, and be creative in their work," said Mr. Long.

Previously, speaking to reporters, Mr. Tran Quoc Thuan, who worked as Permanent Deputy Director of the National Assembly Office for 14 years (from 1994 to 2008), said that in developed countries, for example Australia, people are only recruited on short-term contracts, the first contract is a 3-month contract, a 6-month contract, and then an 18-month contract. The longest contract is 3 years, and there is no lifetime tenure.

When entering the office, employees always strive to continuously improve. If they do well, their contracts will be extended. If they do not do well, they will be fired. If the leader brings in family members, if they do not do well, they will also face competition. If they cannot compete, they will be fired immediately.

In our country, having a payroll creates peace of mind for civil servants, without having to worry about losing their jobs, reducing their efforts and creativity.

According to khampha.vn