DOLE 12 picked ‘Magnificent 13’ agency due to its HRM program

Koronadal – Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Region 12 recently recognized Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 12 for its exemplary performance in human resource management through its Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM).
CSC 12 Regional Director Grace Belgado- Saqueton said that DOLE 12 is now included in the “Magnificent 13” agencies which passed the Performance Management System (PMS) Maturity Level Two.
“We are very proud to say that out of 175 GOCCs, LGUs and NGAs, DOLE XII surpassed all odds to reach the PMS Maturity Level Two which is an indication that the regional agency is doing its best to improve their HR system which will benefit their employees,” CSC 12 Director Saqueton said.
RD Ofelia B. Domingo on her part said, that the CSC award will boost  the morale of DOLE 12 employees and give their best to every task given to them.
“We continue to innovate and enhance skills of our personnel to ensure that we give quality service to our clients, we will not stop in achieving our objective to be of service to the people and we would like to thank CSC for recognizing our efforts,” RD Domingo said.
DOLE 12 is now committed to maintain its role as strong advocates not only of the PMS, but also of the other three Human Resource Systems such as Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Human Resource Development (Learning and Development) and Rewards and Recognition reach Maturity Level 2 or Higher Maturity Level under PRIME-HRM.
The regional agency is now also committed to work hand-in-hand with CSC 12 by participating and undergoing the process of assessment, assistance and recognition of HRM systems to elevate the public sector human resource management to a level of excellence.
Other government agencies recognized by CSC 12 under its PRIME-HRM PMS- Maturity Level Two category are NEDA 12, DTI 12,  DEPED 12, Provincial Government of South Cotabato,  Polomolok Water District, LGU Banga, CLGU of Kidapawan, LGU M’lang, CLGU of  Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Water District, CLGU General Santos City and General Santos City Water District.
The PRIME-HRM integrates and enhances the Personnel Management Assessment and Assistance Program (PMAAP) and the CSC Agency Accreditation Program (CSCAAP). It is a mechanism that empowers government agencies by developing their human resource management competencies, systems, and practices toward HR excellence.
PRIME-HRM entails greater engagement not just of the human resource management officer (HRMO) but also of the officials and the rank-and-file employees of the agency.
In the PRIME-HRM, the CSC will assess the maturity level of an agency’s competencies, systems, and practices in four HR systems which include recruitment , selection and placement, learning and development, performance management and rewards and recognition.  The CSC also provides customized technical assistance and developmental interventions according to the determined needs of the agency. █