The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) has announced a decision to exempt government employees from delay period calculations linked to the fingerprint attendance system. This adjustment applies retroactively, from the implementation date of the system until the end of last year.

Trial Period Delays Removed from Annual Evaluations

The CSB has officially removed the column tracking employee delays from entities connected to its integrated systems. This decision comes after the delay period was deemed a trial phase. As a result, it will not affect annual evaluations for employees during the specified timeframe.

Exemption Period and Future Plans

According to informed sources, the exemption period spans from the initial implementation of the fingerprint attendance system to the end of last year. However, starting this year, delays will once again be calculated and considered in annual evaluations.

Challenges Faced During Implementation

The introduction of the fingerprint attendance system presented challenges for many government employees. Reports indicate that numerous employees experienced difficulties adapting to the new mechanism. Forgetting to record their fingerprint, particularly during the early stages of implementation, was common. This was primarily due to unfamiliarity with the system's requirements.

Enhanced Mechanisms for Accurate Attendance Tracking

The CSB's move to exempt delays during the trial phase reflects its acknowledgment of these challenges. The Bureau aims to establish a more reliable and employee-friendly system moving forward.