of Dimitris Katsaganis
The presentation of the bill for the modernization of EFKA was made by the Minister of Labor, Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, after the Council of Ministers.
According to Mr. Hatzidakis, the bill will be submitted for public consultation in the next few days, then it will come to Parliament and will be voted by January 2022.
As he stressed, EFKA has collected 48% of citizens’ complaints, according to a report by the Ombudsman.
There is a limited number of executives in IT, he noted.
We also have procurement delays. There is, in the absence of a comprehensive system of incentives and sanctions on employees.
The examination of 1,127 complaints of citizens for poor service is pending.
There is neglect of the utilization of his real estate. Mainly the best properties of EFKA are not utilized.
The goals of the reform, according to Mr. Hatzidakis, are:
– EFKA to meet the needs of the insured.
– To gain more flexibility
– To become fairer to its employees.
– To better manage human resources, utilizing people from the private sector.
In the meantime, said the Minister of Labor
– The single number 1555 is moving forward
– The electronic appointments in the branches of EFKA were made permanent
– The supply of new computers has been completed
The bonus was introduced for employees who receive more pensions
The measure of certified accountants and lawyers was introduced.
The 8 new big changes
The changes brought by the bill are as follows, according to the Minister of Labor:
– Selection of directors and general managers from public and private sector, with 3-year contracts with the possibility of one-time renewal, with transparent procedures and a special system of additional rewards based on objectives, confirming a publication of Capital.gr.
– New model of governance, with a new organizational chart. New procedure for the selection of the EFKA commander and deputy commander and the transfer of responsibilities to the commander.
– Direct recruitment of permanent (500 people within the first half of 2022) and temporary staff (100) people with project contracts.
– Establishment of productivity premium for employees.
– Establishment of an internal affairs unit for immediate investigation of citizens’ complaints.
Faster and more efficient disciplinary process.
– More flexible procurement system
– Special purpose company for the utilization of real estate, with separation of real estate for private use and utilization.
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Source From: Capital
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