WILLEMSTAD - Work within the government apparatus has resumed on Monday May 11. This was announced by Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath in a memo to the civil servants.

In the memo, all managers in the government are requested to make immediate preparations, with due observance of the protocol "Start work Gobièrnu di Kòrsou", so that services can be offered again from Monday and employees can take up their regular tasks.

For some services or departments an adjustment in the working method will be necessary. This includes physical adjustments to the workspace; entering shifts; and facilitation of working from home based on established weekly results agreements and regular contact with managers and colleagues.

At the same time, the prime minister points out that executives should pay due attention to any uncertainties that employees have about returning to work. Staff members will also be given the opportunity to express their perception, thoughts and feelings in a session under the guidance of qualified and experienced government social workers under the direction of Arbo Consult.

Rhuggenaath closes his letter by stating that the crisis has shown the government that its ability to adapt - if it must - is greater "than we might have thought."

“This has resulted in a series of adjustments that are also good to maintain and further promote from now on. The 'new normal' with regard to working at home, digitization and flexible deployment, among other things, are good to retain and to further facilitate within the government where possible,” said the prime minister.

"We will feel the financial, economic and social consequences of this international crisis for a long time to come, and we need to adapt further. Let's take advantage of the opportunities it offers to accelerate a series of necessary improvements and changes. In this way we can make the government and our community more future-proof and together we can plan the way up from this crisis.”