Civil Service Pension Scheme: Advice from a barrister on compensation and redress
24 Feb HR

Civil Service Pension Scheme: Advice from a barrister on compensation and redress

The dos and don'ts to protect your position and preserve your right to redress, according to pensions barrister Paul Newman KC
by Paul Newman KC
True efficiency is about much more than just cuts
11 Mar Civil Service Reform
True efficiency is about much more than just cuts
Tension at the top of government is not uncommon – firing a cabinet secretary is
10 Mar Civil Service Reform
Tension at the top of government is not uncommon – firing a cabinet secretary is
Antonia Romeo's leadership style is exactly what the civil service needs right now
09 Mar Civil Service Reform
Antonia Romeo's leadership style is exactly what the civil service needs right now
140 years together: Why the civil service’s charity needs your voice Partner Content
12 Mar HR
140 years together: Why the civil service’s charity needs your voice
For nearly a century and a half, a quiet principle has underpinned the UK civil service: those who dedicate their lives to the public good should not be left to face life’s storms alone. Since 1886, the Charity for Civil Servants has served as an umbrella of support for our community, providing free help to current, former, and retired civil servants in times of need – for life
Building trustworthy AI-enabled services for the public sector Partner Content
09 Mar Digital, Data & Technology
Building trustworthy AI-enabled services for the public sector
Now, more than ever, there is a need for a practical and accountable approach to AI that strengthens service delivery without unnecessary complications. Writes Nikki Powell, Director of Service Delivery at Capita Public Service
Don’t drift from offshore wind leadership Partner Content
09 Mar Energy & Environment
Don’t drift from offshore wind leadership
Why offshore wind matters, and why The Crown Estate is developing a “sat nav for the seabed”
The Reckoning: Austerity, state capacity, and the Fifth Industrial Revolution
06 Mar Civil Service Reform
The Reckoning: Austerity, state capacity, and the Fifth Industrial Revolution
Austerity destroyed the connective tissue of the strategic state. The Middle East crisis should be a wake-up call on the need for sustained investment in the human systems and institutional structures that make delivery possible
Can public sector ombudsmen help detect system failures sooner?
05 Mar Politics & Constitution
Can public sector ombudsmen help detect system failures sooner?
What is often dismissed as an "unfortunate individual error" can actually be the first sign of a systemic issue
The government has missed another opportunity to get hybrid working right
04 Mar Civil Service Reform
The government has missed another opportunity to get hybrid working right
The government continues to pursue a dogmatic approach of a top-down, one-size-fits-all quota for half a million civil servants across 200 employers
A smarter approach to tackling fraud: Lessons for government from a review of the MoD
03 Mar Civil Service Reform
A smarter approach to tackling fraud: Lessons for government from a review of the MoD
A message to all departments: tackling fraud effectively requires sustained leadership attention
Breaking the Ming vase: A case for state resources for manifesto development
02 Mar Policy
Breaking the Ming vase: A case for state resources for manifesto development
Seriousness about delivery should become part of the culture of democratic competition
Be visible, be robust: An open letter to the new cabinet secretary
27 Feb HR
Be visible, be robust: An open letter to the new cabinet secretary
You have the experience, the credibility, and, for now, the political backing to drive genuine reform. The window will not stay open indefinitely
Civil service leaders share the public's frustrations over the pace of delivery – courage is the cure
26 Feb Operational Delivery
Civil service leaders share the public's frustrations over the pace of delivery – courage is the cure
Senior officials understand the urgent need to speed up the pace of delivery, and are energised to do so
Why supply-chain warnings stall before they become decisions
23 Feb Commercial
Why supply-chain warnings stall before they become decisions
The problem is rarely a lack of foresight. It is that acting on warnings requires spending real money today to prevent a problem that still feels theoretical
The boys' club at the top of government isn't just a culture problem – it's a capability crisis
18 Feb Civil Service Reform
The boys' club at the top of government isn't just a culture problem – it's a capability crisis
A state that draws its decision-makers from too narrow a pool will consistently fail to anticipate the consequences of its own policies
Shorter, better, fairer, stronger: Why the new Green Book is an encouraging update
18 Feb Economics
Shorter, better, fairer, stronger: Why the new Green Book is an encouraging update
The revised Green Book looks better. But the key to seeing more productive investment in all parts of the country is political will in Westminster and Whitehall
Can the government trust AI to answer citizens’ questions?
17 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Can the government trust AI to answer citizens’ questions?
The government has been here before. To retain control of its relationship with citizens, it must ensure AI prioritises GOV.UK info over other sources
Learning that sticks Partner Content
16 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Learning that sticks
Rapid advances in technology and AI are increasing the pressure on civil servants to keep up. A Civil Service World

webinar with KPMG explored how continuous learning can become a regular part of working life, and help public servants stay ahead of the curve
How government organisation can move from AI ambition to delivery Partner Content
16 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
How government organisation can move from AI ambition to delivery
The government has a clear AI ambition. What’s missing is the confidence that comes from having a practical path to delivery
Another cabinet secretary gone – and still no lessons learned
13 Feb Analysis
Another cabinet secretary gone – and still no lessons learned
The treatment of Chris Wormald isn’t just reprehensible, argues FDA general secretary Dave Penman – it shows ministers have learned nothing from the chaos of the Johnson-Cummings years
Darren Jones needs a chief people officer to rebuild the Whitehall machine
12 Feb Civil Service Reform
Darren Jones needs a chief people officer to rebuild the Whitehall machine
If Jones is serious about shaking up Whitehall he needs to hand the next chief people officer a mandate to act decisively
Beyond the algorithms: Improving government hiring in the age of AI Partner Content
11 Feb HR
Beyond the algorithms: Improving government hiring in the age of AI
New data show how government can use AI as a recruitment superpower, attracting diverse talent by offering what neither startups nor corporations can match
The rise of rapid policymaking demands a shift in capability, culture and leadership
10 Feb Civil Service Reform
The rise of rapid policymaking demands a shift in capability, culture and leadership
The key challenge for all civil servants is how to make policy that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving world
Improving Access to Work delivery – a route to better value for money
09 Feb
Improving Access to Work delivery – a route to better value for money
Here are three practical steps the Department for Work and Pensions can take to put the scheme on a sound footing
The funding illusion: Why money alone won't build public sector capability
04 Feb Analysis
The funding illusion: Why money alone won't build public sector capability
Governments across developed economies face the same dynamic: ambitious funding commitments that outrun the capacity to deliver
Charity for Civil Servants Community Lottery: Colleagues supporting colleagues, for life Partner Content
03 Feb HR
Charity for Civil Servants Community Lottery: Colleagues supporting colleagues, for life
For just £1 a week, colleagues can support the Charity for Civil Servants, keeping free, confidential help within reach for the civil service community when life gets tough, while also having the chance to win up to £25,000. It’s a simple way to ensure vital support remains available for colleagues and their families, both now and in the future.
Breaking down barriers: How the MoD is building AI confidence across defence Partner Content
28 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
Breaking down barriers: How the MoD is building AI confidence across defence
The Ministry of Defence upskilled 5,000 learners in five months thanks to an innovative approach to AI education. CSW reports on the blueprint that made it work