Ejada Introduces Financial Incentives for Top Government Employees: How This Affects Business Performance in Oman
Muscat: Shaikh Mohammed bin al Waleed al Hinai, Director of the Ejada project at the Ministry of Labour, announced a range of new enhancements designed to improve employee performance evaluations and increase satisfaction with the appraisal system.
In an interview on the local radio program Al Wisal, he explained that the newly implemented curve-based evaluation system is aimed at enhancing employee ratings rather than diminishing them.
Throughout the year, evaluations will be quantitative, culminating in a qualitative assessment at year’s end for a more accurate and comprehensive review. Outstanding employees will be recognized in the "Excellent" and "Very Good" categories.
Additionally, a national framework for institutional incentives has been introduced, connecting individual performance with overall organizational success. The ministry has allocated RO 3 million to reward proactive employees, innovators, and the "Employee of the Month." New incentive programs have also been established for specific roles, including directors general, supplementary allowances, and half-month salary bonuses for selected staff.
To ensure fairness in the nomination process for top ratings, the final results will be approved by committees within each government entity, rather than relying solely on direct supervisors.
Al Hinai also mentioned that an indicator has been implemented to measure the consistent application of the Ijada system across government units, in response to observed disparities in satisfaction levels with the evaluation process.
"The evaluation process will be completed, and results will be published before the end of February," he confirmed.
Al Hinai expressed confidence that these developments will significantly enhance employee satisfaction and improve overall government performance.
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