Choose the definition X-shaped officer A flexible work arrangement varying when an officer works, such as through staggered starting and ending times. PSD shorthand for an officer who combines leadership capability with deep expertise in more than one connected field. Operational requirements that take precedence over preferred work arrangements when necessary to maintain effective public-service delivery. Merit Increment
X-shaped officer — PSD shorthand for an officer who combines leadership capability with deep expertise in more than one connected field.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Currently Estimated Potential CEA CEP CSP CAP
CEP — Currently Estimated Potential
Cross-government
An assessment of the largest job size an officer is considered capable of handling in future, which may change as the officer develops and demonstrates capabilities.
View in full glossary Next question Choose what this abbreviation means NPAA Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance Non-Pensionable Annual Acceptance Non-Pensionable Annual Alliance Non-Pensionable Annual Assurance
NPAA — Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance
Finance and Economy
The one-month year-end allowance commonly described as the civil service’s 13th-month payment.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Career Fitness Movement CSM CPM CFS CFM
CFM — Career Fitness Movement
Cross-government
A service-wide movement encouraging officers and agencies to plan proactively for longer careers, skills renewal and employability.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term The manager responsible for supervising an officer’s work and providing performance feedback and assessment under the agency’s appraisal arrangements. X-shaped officer Ranking Board Reporting officer Admin Service
Reporting officer — The manager responsible for supervising an officer’s work and providing performance feedback and assessment under the agency’s appraisal arrangements.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Flexi-load Merit Increment A flexible work arrangement that varies or reduces an officer's workload, commonly through part-time work. Operational requirements that take precedence over preferred work arrangements when necessary to maintain effective public-service delivery. Annual Variable Component
Flexi-load — A flexible work arrangement that varies or reduces an officer's workload, commonly through part-time work.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose what this abbreviation means BDIT Business Digitalisation & Information Translated Business Digitalisation & Information Temperature Business Digitalisation & Information Technology Business Digitalisation & Information Transferee
BDIT — Business Digitalisation & Information Technology
Defence
The MINDEF/SAF professional community covering business digitalisation, data and information-technology roles, including workforce planning, competency development and professionalisation.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Ranking Board A short-term Public Service programme that enables officers to contribute their expertise and experience to cross-agency projects outside their usual role. A flexible work arrangement varying when an officer works, such as through staggered starting and ending times. An annual flexible benefit for eligible Civil Service officers to support personal development, health, fitness and well-being. A management panel that reviews officers’ performance or readiness comparatively using the agency’s framework and evidence.
Ranking Board — A management panel that reviews officers’ performance or readiness comparatively using the agency’s framework and evidence.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A flexible work arrangement allowing work from approved locations other than the usual workplace, such as through telecommuting. Flexi-place Flexi-time Emplacement Calibration
Flexi-place — A flexible work arrangement allowing work from approved locations other than the usual workplace, such as through telecommuting.
Cross-government
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LD — Leadership Development
Cross-government
Development work and programmes intended to prepare officers for larger leadership responsibilities.
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X-shaped officer — PSD shorthand for an officer who combines leadership capability with deep expertise in more than one connected field.
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CEP — Currently Estimated Potential
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NPAA — Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance
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CFM — Career Fitness Movement
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Reporting officer — The manager responsible for supervising an officer’s work and providing performance feedback and assessment under the agency’s appraisal arrangements.
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Flexi-load — A flexible work arrangement that varies or reduces an officer's workload, commonly through part-time work.
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BDIT — Business Digitalisation & Information Technology
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Ranking Board — A management panel that reviews officers’ performance or readiness comparatively using the agency’s framework and evidence.
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Flexi-place — A flexible work arrangement allowing work from approved locations other than the usual workplace, such as through telecommuting.
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LD — Leadership Development
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