Public Service Managers' Bonuses in Times of Cuts
A former public sector union president suggests that eliminating performance pay for managers could be a viable option in the spending review, referring to it as "low-hanging fruit".
A concerned public servant questions the logic behind continuing to pay performance bonuses to managers and executives while employees are losing their jobs due to workforce adjustments.
Getting rid of performance pay for managers could be "low-hanging fruit" in the spending review.
- Eliminating performance bonuses for managers could help the government save money and jobs.
- The practice of paying bonuses to managers while employees face job loss is perplexing to those affected.
Author's summary: Bonuses for public service managers are questioned during cuts.