WILLEMSTAD – One of the most notable findings from the government's integrity assessment is that integrity issues rarely appear in employee performance evaluations at the Ministry of Economic Development.
The Integrity Baseline Scan found that while many employees know integrity policies exist, they do not regularly see integrity discussed as part of their professional development or performance management process.
The ministry recorded one of the largest gaps between policy awareness and practical implementation. Researchers concluded that integrity remains largely a policy concept rather than a routine topic of workplace discussion.
The report suggests that organizations with strong integrity cultures typically integrate ethical behavior into employee evaluations, team meetings and leadership discussions. At EO, respondents indicated this is not yet happening consistently.
Researchers warn that when integrity remains absent from routine conversations, employees may perceive it as a compliance requirement rather than a core organizational value.
The findings are expected to form part of future efforts to strengthen ethical leadership throughout the public sector.