Attack on ‘underperforming’ public sector workers

THE public sector is plagued with underperforming employees who do not appreciate the privileges of their positions and steal from the taxpayers by perpetuating a “sickie” culture.

That’s according to university professor, Niamh Brennan, a self-confessed privileged public servant who lectures on management in the private sector but has also acted as consultant and board member for State bodies.

Speaking to an audience composed of senior officials from Government departments, State agencies and public bodies, Prof Brennan slated the absenteeism rate in the public sector, saying it ran at 6.5% compared with 3.5% in private companies.