The conventional wisdom in organizational management often upholds long-serving employees as linchpins of success, presumed to bring invaluable experience and loyalty to the table. However, this belief overlooks critical nuances that challenge its validity. This article dismantles the fallacy surrounding the notion of long-serving employees as unequivocal assets to an organization. Through a comprehensive exploration of common misconceptions and pitfalls, it argues that longevity alone does not guarantee effectiveness or adaptability to evolving organizational needs. Instead, the article advocates for a balanced approach that embraces diversity, innovation, and continual renewal within the workforce. By debunking the myth of long-serving employees as the sole drivers of success, organizations can cultivate environments conducive to sustained growth and competitiveness in today’s dynamic landscape.

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Global Fund grants require skilled and engaged staff. Grants have failed where wrong hires have been brought on board. Grants have failed where the grant recipients have not been adequately prepared to handle the intricacies of human resources management. As one of the major conditions in GF grants, the establishment of a grant management structure – the Programme Management Unit (PMU) – requires the recruitment of staff that will enable the grant recipients to implement effectively and efficiently grant activities.

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“The Global Fund provides grants to implement public health programs designed to ambitiously develop and scale up the delivery of health services. In some environments, there are significant risks due to political instability, institutional weaknesses and the sub-optimal capacity of implementers. In its portfolio of over 100 countries, the Global Fund has classified 47 countries as high or very high risk based on a risk classification known as the External Risk Index (ERI).

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Global Fund grants require skilled and engaged staff. Grants have failed where wrong hires have been brought on board. Grants have failed where the grant recipients have not been adequately prepared to handle the intricacies of human resources management. As one of the major conditions in GF grants, the establishment of a grant management structure – the Programme Management Unit (PMU) – requires the recruitment of staff that will enable the grant recipients to implement effectively and efficiently grant activities.

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