Which departments need to improve their recruitment practices? The results are in
09 Dec HR

Which departments need to improve their recruitment practices? The results are in

Civil Service Commission's government-wide audit of recruitment finds six departments and agencies need to improve recruitment methods
by Tevye Markson
Fancy a BREW? John Fletcher on winning the 2006 Programme and Project Management Award
08 Dec Project Delivery
Fancy a BREW? John Fletcher on winning the 2006 Programme and Project Management Award
‘No two days are the same’ – why civil servants should volunteer as magistrates
05 Dec HR
‘No two days are the same’ – why civil servants should volunteer as magistrates
Trailblazing Women: Celebrating a century of progress in the civil service
04 Dec Civil Service Reform
Trailblazing Women: Celebrating a century of progress in the civil service
Winning ways: Gail Barton and Ian Peck reflect on their Wellbeing Award
09 Dec Leadership
Winning ways: Gail Barton and Ian Peck reflect on their Wellbeing Award
To mark two decades of the Civil Service Awards, past winners look back at the work which helped them stand out from the crowd, reflecting on their memories of winning, how the experience shaped their careers, and their biggest lessons learned
It's good to talk: Sam Lister reflects on 2014 Communications Award win
09 Dec Communications
It's good to talk: Sam Lister reflects on 2014 Communications Award win
To mark two decades of the Civil Service Awards, past winners look back at the work which helped them stand out from the crowd, reflecting on their memories of winning, how the experience shaped their careers, and their biggest lessons learned
Hard work PAYES off: Suzanne Newton on winning the 2014 Operational Excellence award
09 Dec Operational Delivery
Hard work PAYES off: Suzanne Newton on winning the 2014 Operational Excellence award
To mark two decades of the Civil Service Awards, past winners look back at the work which helped them stand out from the crowd, reflecting on their memories of winning, how the experience shaped their careers, and their biggest lessons learned
Joining-up to prevent human trafficking: Emma Hopkins on winning the 2008 Cabinet Secretary's Award
09 Dec Foreign Affairs
Joining-up to prevent human trafficking: Emma Hopkins on winning the 2008 Cabinet Secretary's Award
To mark two decades of the Civil Service Awards, past winners look back at the work which helped them stand out from the crowd, reflecting on their memories of winning, how the experience shaped their careers, and their biggest lessons learned
High tax, low strategy: What the 2025 Budget tells us about the British state
02 Dec Economics
High tax, low strategy: What the 2025 Budget tells us about the British state
This Budget was another chapter in the story of a state that has not yet learned to think and act strategically
The Civil Service Awards is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate excellence in delivery
01 Dec Local & Devolved
The Civil Service Awards is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate excellence in delivery
Scottish Government permanent secretary on turning policies into tangible improvements
‘We’ve got a long way to go but the recovery is under way’: Interview with new ONS perm sec Darren Tierney
25 Nov Civil Service Reform
‘We’ve got a long way to go but the recovery is under way’: Interview with new ONS perm sec Darren Tierney
New boss of Office for National Statistics talks to CSW about his first impressions of the stats body, prioritisation and addressing cultural issues at the department
Defra reviewing 33 offices and a second DBT office in SW1: Departments reveal property plans
24 Nov HR
Defra reviewing 33 offices and a second DBT office in SW1: Departments reveal property plans
HMRC gives hubs programme update and DHSC says it is working on a Manchester Health hub in strategic asset management plans
How can the Fast Stream get better?
20 Nov
How can the Fast Stream get better?
Ex-Fast Stream boss and other experts discuss how the programme can be improved and efforts that are already under way
Things do change for the better, however slowly: What I learnt as a union official
14 Nov HR
Things do change for the better, however slowly: What I learnt as a union official
Former FDA assistant general secretary Lucille Thirlby shares why patience and looking after your own wellbeing are crucial when pushing for progress
Violence against women and girls: Far more focus on prevention is needed
10 Nov Justice & Home Affairs
Violence against women and girls: Far more focus on prevention is needed
This parliament is a unique window to lay the foundations for lasting progress on VAWG
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
05 Nov HR
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
Paula Sussex is the new ombudsman responsible for looking into complaints from the public about services provided by the UK government and the NHS in England. She talks to CSW about her leadership style, listening to customers and the long road to reform
Director's Cut: Defra's Edward Barker on risk-taking, shirt-shuttling and why a civil service career is hard to beat
03 Nov Energy & Environment
Director's Cut: Defra's Edward Barker on risk-taking, shirt-shuttling and why a civil service career is hard to beat
Directors do some of the most interesting and challenging work in the civil service. Here, Edward Barker, director, natural environment, trees and landscapes, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, explains what it takes to do his job
Director's Cut: Office of Government Property's Saurabh Bhandari on tenacity, AirPods and celebrating civil servants
31 Oct HR
Director's Cut: Office of Government Property's Saurabh Bhandari on tenacity, AirPods and celebrating civil servants
Directors do some of the most interesting and challenging work in the civil service. Here, Saurabh Bhandari, director, property delivery and transformation, Office of Government Property, explains what it takes to do his job
Director's Cut: Defra's Tessa Jones on job-sharing, cheese and 'problem solving over posturing'
30 Oct
Director's Cut: Defra's Tessa Jones on job-sharing, cheese and 'problem solving over posturing'
Directors do some of the most interesting and challenging work in the civil service. Here, Tessa Jones, director, agri-food chain, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, explains what it takes to do her job
Interview: Ex-perm sec Moira Wallace on tackling youth disadvantage under New Labour – and lessons for driving change today
28 Oct Education
Interview: Ex-perm sec Moira Wallace on tackling youth disadvantage under New Labour – and lessons for driving change today
With the government aiming to break the link between a young person’s start in life and the opportunities they have, Wallace tells CSW about the work she led to tackle entrenched social problems
Childcare champions: The Ofsted team that delivered essential insights for policymakers and public
27 Oct Education
Childcare champions: The Ofsted team that delivered essential insights for policymakers and public
The head of a multi-award-winning Ofsted team tells us about a project to map childcare oases and deserts
Fax machines and 'opposition' civil servants – how the UK civil service compares to others around the world
22 Oct Civil Service Reform
Fax machines and 'opposition' civil servants – how the UK civil service compares to others around the world
Three surprises from a year studying for an Executive Masters in Public Administration alongside public servants from around the world
'Every day throws up different opportunities': Q&A with government chief commercial officer Andrew Forzani
21 Oct Commercial
'Every day throws up different opportunities': Q&A with government chief commercial officer Andrew Forzani
Andrew Forzani, head of the commercial and grants management functions, on the Procurement Act and building skills. Words by Suzannah Brecknell
'I completely trust his judgement': The secrets of a successful job-share
20 Oct HR
'I completely trust his judgement': The secrets of a successful job-share
The benefits of job-sharing their DG role at the Department for Business and Trade have surpassed all expectations for Gavin Lambert and Caleb Deeks
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Alice Hurrell
17 Oct Energy & Environment
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Alice Hurrell
Hurrell, chief people officer at DESNZ, was awarded a CBE for public service 
Connecting policy and delivery: How Sheffield is getting stuck into the opportunity mission
15 Oct Civil Service Reform
Connecting policy and delivery: How Sheffield is getting stuck into the opportunity mission
Earlier this year, ministers announced plans for a new grassroots approach to policymaking for the opportunity mission – focused on South Yorkshire but aiming to influence the whole nation. Jim Dunton finds out more
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Rose Moore
15 Oct HR
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Rose Moore
DWP advanced customer support senior leader Moore was awarded an OBE for services to vulnerable people
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Richard Taylor
14 Oct Local & Devolved
Going, going, gong: Five minutes with King's birthday honours recipient Richard Taylor
Taylor, governor in charge at Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison in the Northern Ireland Prison Service, received an OBE for public service