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Private sector policies could preserve public sector jobs

24 May 2010
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Private sector policies could preserve public sector jobsIntroducing similar policies to those employed by private companies during the recession could protect some jobs in the public sector.

This is the opinion of a new study by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Harvey Nash, which declared the government should use the experience of industry to its advantage.

Ministers have warned that the public sector could face significant jobs cuts, however a poll by the organisation found many business leaders believe better operations management and engagement of workers could safeguard positions.

The body''s deputy director-general John Cridland commented: "Drawing on the experience of the private sector in engaging employees during the recession to deliver much-needed change could help the public sector minimise the pain of spending cuts."

A total of 91 per cent of the respondents to the survey reported they communicated the effects of the recession to their staff members, with 54 per cent stating workers had been flexible in their attitude to changes to working patterns.

The CBI has also advised in a report entitled Time for action: Reforming public services and balancing the budget that widespread reform of the public sector and a two-year wage freeze is required in the UK to help restore economic health.ADNFCR-3058-ID-19795804-ADNFCR
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