Years of experience, performance appraisals and
qualifications factor into promotion decisions for management and
professionals, whereas only experience is relevant for secretarial and
technical staff. Employees must take a competitive examination in order
to change hierarchical grades. Listings of openings are accessible to all
government employees, a shortlist of candidates is compiled by the HR
department and there is some use of assessment centres to ensure a
merit based promotion system. Special information sessions and
coaching are available to advance the promotion of women and the
disabled.