January 28, Colombo (LNW): State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Wakkambura has issued directives urging institutions to prioritise the redeployment of redundant or surplus employees rather than engaging in new recruitment, in a move to enhance the efficiency of government workforce management.
State Minister Wakkambura emphasised the importance of maximising the utilisation of existing personnel within the government sector, and instructed the heads of institutions to proactively identify vacant positions within government entities and recommend suitable redundant employees to fill these roles.
Furthermore, the directive discourages the surpassing of pre-established employee quotas for specific positions.
This measure is intended to streamline government staffing, ensuring a judicious allocation of resources.
Wakkambura cited the current surplus of development officers as a noteworthy example of untapped potential within the existing workforce.
This strategic approach aims to optimise the government’s human resources and improve overall operational efficiency.
