Exploring Blockchain for Public Sector Recruitment

Abstract

Enhancing the management of human capital resources in the Greek public sector addresses the challenges of optimizing the civil personnel recruitment process, increasing public integrity while enforcing the principles of transparency, participation, accountability, effectiveness and efficiency. The objective is the design and activation of a central, unified Human Resources Management System (HRMS) both in terms of procedures, methods and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. The blockchain technology adopted for the needs of public administration recruitment in Greece and the expected results are described. The importance of working within an established legislative framework in which merit is well defined, job requirements reflect occupational requirements and illustrate the assessment practices from the Greek public service are set out.