Closing the Implementation Gap: Report on Human Resources in the Public Sector Contents Acronyms. . [...] Page 4 4. Closing the Implementation Gap: Report on Human Resources in the Public Sector than the public service as a whole; (iii) modernize systems of human resources management to create positive points unique to the public sector; (iv) continually monitor the image among citizens and applicants of the public service; and (v) enhance the public service’s performance and [...] Page 5 5. Closing the Implementation Gap: Report on Human Resources in the Public Sector that the studies are decidedly mixed on the efCicacy of the results. Another approach to creating better working conditions avoids the issue of wages altogether. Instead, the objective is to reCine the non‐monetary rewards of public service employment. Since public sector salaries at the managerial [...] Page 6 6. Closing the Implementation Gap: Report on Human Resources in the Public Sector The Possible Benefits of Mentorships Some academic literature has examined the utility of employee recognition informal networking and mentorships in building a cohesive public service. In a survey of Canadian public servants, Saunderson found that 87% of respondents maintained that [...] OECD Report, “Norway,” Competitive Public Employer Project, OECD Publishing, 2001, P6 53/59/33881226.pdf Page 7 7. Closing the Implementation Gap: Report on Human Resources in the Public Sector “good feelings” of accomplishment in their jobs than non‐mentored employees. Of course, employees with these qualities might be predisposed to seeking out a mentor