Maximising flexible service delivery options There will be maximum use of innovative and flexible models of service delivery with a focus on outcomes. The parties reaffirm their commitment to the appropriate use of direct labour, where consistent with efficient and effective public service delivery. The provisions of recent public service agreements relating to external service delivery will continue to apply. It is acknowledged by the parties that an increase in public service apprenticeship and traineeship registrations is appropriate. It is agreed that apprenticeship and traineeship numbers will expand incrementally, on a sectoral basis. An assessment of manpower requirements and the identification of suitable, sustainable positions will be conducted within 24 months. It is also agreed that public sector apprenticeship and traineeship registration will be monitored over the period of the Agreement in each sector in a manner agreed by the sectoral parties. Recruitment and selection for such positions will also have regard to youth unemployment and local labour requirements. The parties agree that access to work-life balance and family-friendly arrangements, including flexible working and other arrangements, should be available to the greatest possible extent across the public service consistent with business needs and service delivery and local implementation.
Maximising flexible service delivery. Options 8
Maximising flexible service delivery. Options In relation to external service delivery, the provisions of recent public service agreements, including the commitments given in Chapter 1: Appendix Service Delivery Options, Public Service Agreement 2010-2014; paragraph 3.19 of the Public Service Agreement 2013-2016 The Haddington Road Agreement; Clause 3.3.5 of the Public Service Agreement 2013-
