The local Department of Human Resources in the Virgin Islands (VI) is preparing to launch a new talent management system, called TALEO which aims at streamlining the Government’s on-boarding and employee management services. Photo: VINO/File

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE said there is a need to completely reimagine the way we manage human resources in the Public Service and that TALEO is a a major step as we forge forward. Photo: GIS

A release on the initiative said that in the coming weeks, individuals aspiring to become public officers will be able to access the new system through the Government’s website, view current openings, apply for a position, and receive status updates on their application through their created account and emails.

“The introduction of the system will facilitate a more transparent, accountable and efficient hiring process for individuals desirous of entering the public service. Human Resources personnel across the Public Service are currently undergoing training in preparation for the full launch of the system, which promises to transform the Government’s human resources programme,” the information added.

TALEO promises simplified HM Management

TALEO also promises to increase and simplify communication between recruiters and applicants and this, in turn, will reduce the time it takes for a new hire to be fully oriented as a public officer.

“There is a need to completely reimagine the way we manage human resources in the Public Service. This transformation is a major step as we forge forward with our vision for a more lean, efficient and technologically advanced human resources programme,” Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE said.

A key feature of the system is its ability to keep job seekers informed through every step of their application process. Applicants will be automatically made aware of any missing portions of their application, schedule interviews, and also be able to track their application’s progress in the system.

Additionally, the new system will also aid in employee management so that human resources professionals will be better equipped to manage the movement of current public officers, as persons choose to utilise the existing programmes to experience other fields and departments within the Government.