Innovative Elements in Civil Service Reform in Slovakia
Innovative Elements in Civil Service Reform in Slovakia

Author(s): Katarina Staronova, Ľudmila Staňová, Zuzana Jajcayová
Subject(s): Public Administration, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: AMO – Asociace pro mezinárodní otázky
Keywords: Slovakia; civil service reform; public administration; HRM policy; innovative tools; recruitment; career growth; remuneration; transparency; political patronage;
Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this study is to analyse major reforms in Civil service from the perspective of innovative elements that would attract young professionals and reformers into the ranks of Civil Service in Slovakia. The research is based on mapping changes key innovative elements in design and practice since there is a clear need for discussing the sustainability of “new thinking” in creating viable approaches in HRM policy in this region. HRM is a broad term covering all sorts of areas concerning the relationship between employer and employees. Armstrong (2009) divides these areas into two categories: 1.strategic (transformational), concerned with the alignment and implementation of HR and business strategies, and 2) transactional (operational), covering the main HR service delivery activities of resourcing, learning and development, reward and employee relations. Huselid et al. (1997) distinguish strategic or technical service of the HRM function.

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