Quebec’s Plan to Boost Efficiency and Employee Collaboration
Quebec is set to make significant changes to its workforce management, with plans to cut 5,000 full-time equivalent (ETC) positions by 2027. Treasury Board president France-Élaine Duranceau revealed that employees will soon be required to return to the office three days per week, aiming to enhance government efficiency.
The government, led by Premier François Legault, aims to eliminate over 2,000 ETC positions by 2025-2026. To achieve this, they will implement measures such as a hiring freeze, reducing bureaucracy, reviewing missions, and potentially shortening the work week to 32 hours.
Duranceau emphasized the importance of in-person work by announcing that employees must be back in the office for three days a week by January 2026. She believes this move will promote collaboration, cohesion, and a sense of belonging among employees, fostering creativity and mentorship within teams.
