Merit system for state of Missouri employees goes into effect

An overhauled merit system for state of Missouri employees went into effect yesterday.

“The citizens of Missouri have high expectations for their state government. And, they should. They expect us to move our state, its economy, and its infrastructure forward, while fulfilling our most important duty — ensuring the safety of all Missourians,” Gov. Mike Parson said. “To serve our citizens better and deliver the results they deserve, we must continue to build a strong workforce. The new merit reform law will help us improve how state government operates for the benefit of both our citizens and our committed public servants by investing in new ways of working like never before.”

The new merit system allows the state to recruit better qualified employees and to do so faster, according to The Missouri Times.

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