Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like to comment on the concerns raised with regard to the double fill concept. Certainly, when we have an employee who has served the public service for, as the example illustrated, 30 years, and has done valued service and has contributed over that time, a key to preserving that work is proper succession planning. That’s an important factor for any employer. It certainly is important for the public service. The idea of double filling as someone is about to retire is, in part, so that we do not lose the continuity of the good work that that individual has established and done. Bringing in someone to work alongside of them would certainly be explained as to the purpose and I would hope that the present incumbent would agree with the employer the need for ensuring that all that corporate knowledge that they know, the process and the work and certainly on a specific project is properly transitioned to an individual who will be replacing them as they retire. That is the purpose. It certainly is not to make someone feel devalued, but in fact I would hope it has the contrary effect of ensuring that person appreciates that the employer does see the value of the work that they contributed and we want to ensure that it continues with the employee coming in behind them after their long period of service.
Ms. Macneil on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2014. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
October 30th, 2014
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