Can a government employee be fired in India?

Given the structure of Indian labor laws, there is no standard process to terminate an employee in India. Here, employers should note that India’s labor laws supersede the provisions of labor contracts—any termination policy or clause outlined within a contract should be checked against the law by a professional.

Are public sector employees less motivated?

Both this research and earlier research consistently show that public sector employees have different motivations and expectations than their private sector counterparts.

What are some negative attitudes about government and government employees?

Prevailing negative attitudes about government and government employees. Critics of government, including politicians and some media, portray public sector employees (i.e., “nameless and faceless bureaucrats”) as overpaid and underworked. Understandably, these images hurt employee morale and engagement.

How can government managers leverage the Upside of changing demographics?

Government managers can leverage the upside and minimize the downside of these demographics by emphasizing the kind of engagement that comes with applying long experience to solving critical problems.

What makes public service workplace engagement difficult?

Strong civil-service rules and employee protections. Engagement suffers terribly when some employees are seen as getting away with not pulling their weight. The fact that public employees have stronger job protections, even in nonunion organizations, than their private-sector colleagues, makes it more difficult to deal with poor performers.

How do you deal with poor performance in the public sector?

The fact that public employees have stronger job protections, even in nonunion organizations, than their private-sector colleagues, makes it more difficult to deal with poor performers. Managers must therefore clearly define employee expectations, provide frequent feedback, and take action to deal with substandard performance.