HRM Newsletter

29-Apr-2004

This is the first newsletter for the Human Resources Working Party. Keep up to date on our recent and upcoming projects and events.

Lettre d'information GRH

29-Apr-2004

Cette lettre d'information est la première d'une série de lettres destinées à informer le Groupe de travail sur la gestion des ressources humaines des dernières nouvelles (du Secrétariat de l'OCDE) sur les projets en cours et les événements récents ou planifiés.

Social Policies, Family Types and Child Outcomes in Selected OECD Countries

18-Jun-2003

Child development and child well-being are major concerns in many OECD countries and are the subject of ongoing work at the OECD. These concerns have led to a search for policies to offset poverty, deprivation, vulnerability, and the risk factors that can trigger a lifelong cycle of disadvantage.

From Red Tape to Smart Tape: Administrative Simplification in OECD Countries

16-Jun-2003

This new report looks at a set of tools and practices commonly used by governments to make administrative regulations simpler and less burdensome to comply with.

Further Regulatory Reforms Would Safeguard Norway's Prosperity

16-Jun-2003

Abundant energy resources and skilful macro-economic management has made Norway one of the wealthiest countries in the world. To maintain that high standard of living in the future, Norway should take steps to reform its large public sector, concludes an OECD report.

OECD Recommendation on Guidelines for Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Service

12-Jun-2003

Conflicts of interest in both the public and private sectors have become a major matter of public concern world-wide. These guidelines provide the first international reference framework for reviewing existing solutions and modernising mechanisms in line with good practices in OECD countries.

Ageing Societies and the Looming Pension Crisis

30-May-2003

The challenge of ageing populations has countries seeking new ways to finance retirement plans. OECD research suggests implementing a range of reforms, from changing workplace practices and labor policies to altering state pension plans and encouraging older workers to delay retirement.

24th annual Senior Budget Officials meeting

19-May-2003

3-4 June, Rome, Italy. The meeting was hosted by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Finland Should Build on Past Regulatory Reform to Confront New Challenges

13-May-2003

Finland's reform efforts over the last two decades have strengthened competition in many parts of the economy and fostered above-average growth.

Swollen Ranks of Disabled Workers Highlights Need for Policy Reform

28-Feb-2003

Many of the people receiving disability benefits are capable of working and want to work, but are discouraged from finding jobs because of faulty government policies, concludes a new OECD report.

View video of the International Workshop - Ljubljana, 26-27 June 2008

Our Voices: Building Citizen Centred Policies and Services

Editor's Choice

Guidelines and recommendations on adapting budget systems to promote the use of performance information

Performance Budgeting in OECD Countries