8. His delegation had carefully studied the claim by the representatives of the staff calling for the establishment of a unified personnel structure designed to overcome the existing divisions and distinctions among the staff, which were a source of conflict and discontent and resulted in diminished productivity and efficiency. It was for the International Civil Service Commission to consider and make recommendations on personnel policies and procedures relating to the classification of posts and the recruitment, transfer and promotion of staff. Uniform standards for qualifications and experience should help to prevent maladjustments and abuses. 9. His delegation welcomed the recommendations of the Office of Personnel Services concerning the preparation of a career development plan based on occupational groups. In that connection, the Secretariat unit responsible for career development must be provided with adequate human and material resources. In the light of various past resolutions on the subject, ICSC should lay the necessary groundwork in the areas of human resources planning and career development. Satisfactory results required job classification and career development machinery developed after consultations with both Secretariat officials and the staff. The aim should be to ensure a co-ordinated, flexible and integrated approach. 10. There was a need for closer monitoring of the composition of the Secretariat in order to improve the geographical distribution of the staff in all categories. Substantial progress had been made with respect to the junior and middle levels of the Professional category but much remained to be done with respect to the senior and policy-making levels. 11. He was discouraged to note the slow pace of progress towards the 25 per cent target set by the General Assembly for the proportion of women in the Professional category. The preceding year, women had accounted for 22.2 per cent, while in 1983 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the internal affairs of an international organization, focusing on the structure and composition of its staff, personnel policies, and career development. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level policy document or resolution.

**Category**
Employment