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From the editor: Has the government become mission-oriented?
31 Jul Civil Service Reform

From the editor: Has the government become mission-oriented?

In the end, the Spending Review did not put mission-based working front and centre, but look closely and it's clear that the five missions did still exert some influence on the chancellor's allocations
by Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell
The Fast Stream needs to rediscover its sense of purpose
04 Sep HR
The Fast Stream needs to rediscover its sense of purpose
Celebrating success and shifting the dial on diversity – nominate now for the 2025 Women into Leadership Awards
02 Sep Leadership
Celebrating success and shifting the dial on diversity – nominate now for the 2025 Women into Leadership Awards
Why chasing productivity won’t save our public services
01 Sep Civil Service Reform
Why chasing productivity won’t save our public services
General election 2017: A case of electile dysfunction
23 May 2017 Government Tax Profession
General election 2017: A case of electile dysfunction

Brexit isn’t the only difficult issue that next month’s vote needs to fix


NHS hack: Lessons for the civil service from WanaCrypt0r cyber attack
16 May 2017 Civil Service Reform
NHS hack: Lessons for the civil service from WanaCrypt0r cyber attack

Last week's cyber hack exploited weaknesses in widely used computing systems across the public sector, particularly the NHS. Leaders need to get better at evaluating the small risk of very serious harm and getting vulnerabilities onto ministerial agendas


Non-executive directors: How useful have they really been?
10 May 2017 Government Tax Profession
Non-executive directors: How useful have they really been?

Little is known about the contribution of non-executives in Whitehall departments since their role was expanded in 2010. A new study aims to find out how they work


Working in government comms during purdah: What to do in the pre-election period
09 May 2017 Brexit
Working in government comms during purdah: What to do in the pre-election period

The run up to an election creates time to review what Whitehall comms projects have gone well and to learn lessons that can be used with the incoming government


General election 2017: Preparing for day one with a new minister
05 May 2017 Government Tax Profession
General election 2017: Preparing for day one with a new minister

Civil servants across Whitehall are preparing day one briefing packs for new ministers. Andrew Greenway recalls it as a dubious honour


Catherine Haddon: Pre-election policy pains
04 May 2017 Government Tax Profession
Catherine Haddon: Pre-election policy pains

Whitehall can still face tricky decisions during an election and the purdah period can create problems – as demonstrated by the High Court battle over air quality guidelines


What happens to the civil servants who survive staff cuts?
28 Apr 2017 Government Tax Profession
What happens to the civil servants who survive staff cuts?

Governments across the world have been reducing the size of their civil service. What impact does this have on the employees who remain?


General election 2017: manifestos and the trouble with a snap vote
24 Apr 2017 Government Tax Profession
General election 2017: manifestos and the trouble with a snap vote

Faced with an unexpected election, political parties will be scrambling to write manifestos – and civil servants will be working to analyse them. Steve O’Neil sets out what to look for


Dave Penman on life and taxes
24 Apr 2017 Culture
Dave Penman on life and taxes

Momentous life events remind us why the last thing we need is politicians playing fast and loose with our public services


Garry Graham: Latest Treasury civil service pay guidance is not fit for purpose
24 Apr 2017 Government Tax Profession
Garry Graham: Latest Treasury civil service pay guidance is not fit for purpose

New pay guidance for the civil service shows why the government must adopt a more sophisticated approach to pay and reward


What legislation might survive the snap election?
19 Apr 2017 Finance
What legislation might survive the snap election?

Confirmation of a snap general election leaves major bills and policies in jeopardy


Pubs, floods and schools: One civil servant’s experience shadowing an MP
19 Apr 2017 Civil Service Reform
Pubs, floods and schools: One civil servant’s experience shadowing an MP

Insolvency Service investigator Claire Entwistle recounts the impressions and insights she picked up while shadowing Louise Haigh MP


Brexit: learning the lessons from the EU referendum
18 Apr 2017 Brexit
Brexit: learning the lessons from the EU referendum

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s report on the lessons from the EU referendum raises a number of important issues that deserve further attention.


Submissions of authority: Does key civil service decision-making process work?
10 Apr 2017 Government Tax Profession
Submissions of authority: Does key civil service decision-making process work?

Submissions to ministers are integral to how government works, but the system may not lead to the best decisions


Sue Cameron: Learning the lessons from Whitehall history
06 Apr 2017
Sue Cameron: Learning the lessons from Whitehall history

 Attempts to boost officials’ understanding of history are laudable, but will they work?


Opinion: Speeding up Whitehall’s digital dashboard
04 Apr 2017
Opinion: Speeding up Whitehall’s digital dashboard

There are many gains from big data that could be had by government. As much as it can help Whitehall spot new patterns and anomalies, it will also help improve day to management


Reality bites: How will the European Union react to Article 50 trigger
03 Apr 2017 Brexit
Reality bites: How will the European Union react to Article 50 trigger

Now that the government has begun the Article 50 process, the Brexit honeymoon period will be over for Theresa May. Securing a deal which pleases everyone – or indeed anyone – will be virtually impossible


Northern Ireland: civil servants step into the void amid uncertainty over devolution
31 Mar 2017 Government Tax Profession
Northern Ireland: civil servants step into the void amid uncertainty over devolution

The legal deadline for forming a new Northern Ireland Executive passed without agreement between the parties. This could have important political and legal consequences – and is uncomfortable for civil servants in the province


“Fairness and simplicity tend to be at odds” – reflections from the outgoing head of the Office of Tax Simplification
29 Mar 2017 Civil Service Reform
“Fairness and simplicity tend to be at odds” – reflections from the outgoing head of the Office of Tax Simplification

After six years at the helm of this tiny Whitehall team, John Whiting is standing down. Here he shares his experiences of trying to simplify Britain’s fiendish tax system – and what he’s learnt in the process


Devolution: Has Whitehall really moved closer to town halls?
28 Mar 2017 Civil Service Reform
Devolution: Has Whitehall really moved closer to town halls?

In making bids for more powers, many councils have moved outside their comfort zone to craft plans that improve local services. Can the same be said of central government?


Garry Graham: Running down the civil service is no way to run Brexit
28 Mar 2017 Brexit
Garry Graham: Running down the civil service is no way to run Brexit

Prospect union's deputy general secretary Garry Graham warns the UK will enter negotiations with "one hand tied behind its back" unless it addresses concerns over civil service capacity and workloads 


Transforming government procurement with a click
27 Mar 2017 Commercial
Transforming government procurement with a click

The Crown Marketplace will allow departments to buy a host of goods and services online, streamlining the way that purchases are made


Northern Ireland: what happens now after power-sharing talks fail
27 Mar 2017 Brexit
Northern Ireland: what happens now after power-sharing talks fail

The political parties in Northern Ireland have failed to reach an agreement to form a new power-sharing Executive following the elections this month. The consequences could include the re-introduction of direct rule from Westminster


Social care funding: a crisis deferred?
23 Mar 2017 Government Tax Profession
Social care funding: a crisis deferred?

Expanding a government policy that allows people to use the value of their home to pay for social care without having to sell the property could unlock money at a time of growing demand


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