Mubasher, 19 May 2025: Bahrain Decision No. 29/2025 has been issued establishing a new framework for shared human resources services.

This regulation was proposed by the Civil Service Bureau to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in government operations, impacting government entities by standardising human resources practices, including on recruitment, promotions, transfers, and performance management. It mandates the transfer of HR personnel to the Civil Service Bureau, except for department directors, who will be transferred by the Bureau’s president in coordination with the relevant government authority.

Key provisions include the rotation of HR managers and department heads, restrictions on reassignments within the same government entity, and the delegation of HR tasks to government bodies with Bureau approval. The regulation also outlines procedures for seconding HR staff to government entities, managing their employment terms, and ensuring compliance with civil service rules.

The decision obliges government entities to manage HR-related expenses within their budgets, coordinate training and development programmes, and provide necessary resources for HR staff. It also establishes guidelines for performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.

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