MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour is currently working on a system that will evaluate the performance of employees working in the government institutions and state-owned companies that will set parameters in determining promotions, bonuses and incentives.

Speaking to The Arabian Stories, a top official at the Ministry of Labour said the performance appraisal system, which is likely to be implemented in January 22, aims to develop a human resources system, by building a culture of proficiency in job performance. “This system is crucial when it comes to analysing an individual’s performance. When it comes to promotions, bonuses and incentives for an individual, this system plays an important factor. It doesn’t matter how many years you have worked. What matters is your work, productivity and results,” he said.

According to the official, the Government Services Development Department at the Ministry of Labour is working on the operational plan. “We are currently conducting various workshops in government units to explain how the system will be implemented and the way it works,” the official informed.

“The system which is part of the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 will bring about a qualitative leap in government performance by raising the performance of individuals and their productivity,” the official pointed out.

“Rewarding employees is a measure of the employee’s commitment to achieving the goals entrusted to him and completing the tasks required of him, whether on a daily, monthly or annual level,” he said.

For government units, the system will help facilitate the completion of the operational plan, and maintain competencies, effectiveness and efficiency in analysing human resources.

The official explained that for the administrator, the system will facilitate the task of managing employees, and following up and evaluating their performance level, with what it will provide as a mechanism to reward the individual and also develop a mechanism to improve low performing employees. “For employees this system will help him to facilitate his tasks and responsibilities which will be clear with the presence of transparency in the work, the provision of periodic feedback, will enable him to complete the work efficiently, and gets rewarded for his performance. In addition, the system is designed to encourage teamwork and also encourage employees to be creative and innovative “ the official added.