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
Sajid Javid reflects on departments with most 'passionate' staff
12 Dec Civil Service Reform
Sajid Javid reflects on departments with most 'passionate' staff
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
'Big questions need deep thinking' – new Heywood fellow sets his goals for research post
15 Feb 2023
'Big questions need deep thinking' – new Heywood fellow sets his goals for research post
Jonathan Black is taking special leave from the civil service to research the intersection of economic prosperity and national-security policy
Striking the right balance: How regulators are adapting to a fast-changing landscape
14 Feb 2023 HR
Striking the right balance: How regulators are adapting to a fast-changing landscape
Good regulation is about more than just enforcement, experts and watchdogs say
Full disclosure: DBS chief Eric Robinson on smashing milestones, local government lessons and the joy of hybrid working
06 Feb 2023 HR
Full disclosure: DBS chief Eric Robinson on smashing milestones, local government lessons and the joy of hybrid working
DBS chief exec Eric Robinson talks transformation, the cost-of-living crisis, adapting to Covid and how he unwinds
'One crisis and I will be homeless': view from the civil service picket line
01 Feb 2023 Civil Service Reform
'One crisis and I will be homeless': view from the civil service picket line
CSW visited the Cabinet Office picket line, where PCS members are striking over pay amid the cost-of-living crisis
'There have to be consequences for civil service pay erosion': Mike Clancy on Prospect's strike ballot
27 Jan 2023 HR
'There have to be consequences for civil service pay erosion': Mike Clancy on Prospect's strike ballot
"Moral purpose doesn't pay the mortgage," the union general secretary says
Starting the year with inclusivity: how civil servants can become disability allies
23 Jan 2023 Communications
Starting the year with inclusivity: how civil servants can become disability allies
GDS apprentice Samaira Uddin shares her thoughts on the importance of bringing one’s whole self to work, and how colleagues and managers can be true allies to civil servants with disabilities
Connect Four: Top networking tips from a Civil Service Awards winner
16 Jan 2023 HR
Connect Four: Top networking tips from a Civil Service Awards winner
The Junior Leaders Networking Events Team won the Developing and Supporting People Award at the 2022 Civil Service Awards. Funke Oham offers civil servants advice on how to network effectively and leave a lasting impression on colleagues
Accents, qualifications and recruitment: how the Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network will challenge barriers and biases in 2023
10 Jan 2023 HR
Accents, qualifications and recruitment: how the Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network will challenge barriers and biases in 2023
Work will continue this year to make the civil service better and more attractive to working class people
‘Transformation won’t come easy’: Megan Lee on keeping a 'razor-sharp focus’ at CDDO and tackling recruitment challenges head on
09 Jan 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
‘Transformation won’t come easy’: Megan Lee on keeping a 'razor-sharp focus’ at CDDO and tackling recruitment challenges head on
Achieving the Central Digital and Data Office's commitments will be hard but the benefits are incalculable, its chief strategy and transformation officer says
‘Deciding where to cut staff was hard’ – Simon Baugh on restructuring GCS and reacting to once-in-a-generation events
06 Jan 2023 Communications
‘Deciding where to cut staff was hard’ – Simon Baugh on restructuring GCS and reacting to once-in-a-generation events
The Government Communication Service chief exec is proud of how staff responded to Omicron and Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Fast forward: Louise Smyth’s year of accelerated change at Companies House
06 Jan 2023 Economy
Fast forward: Louise Smyth’s year of accelerated change at Companies House
Chief exec tells CSW how responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw staff step up work to deliver a new business-transparency regime
Douglas Wilson on seeking justice for atrocities in Ukraine – and the Christmas the AGO boss spent in Baghdad
05 Jan 2023 Legal
Douglas Wilson on seeking justice for atrocities in Ukraine – and the Christmas the AGO boss spent in Baghdad
The Attorney General's Office DG unpacks legal support being offered to Ukraine and the challenges of balancing resources
The Queue and the Commonwealth Games: Sarah Healey on DCMS's proud moments in a 'difficult year for the civil service'
04 Jan 2023 Culture
The Queue and the Commonwealth Games: Sarah Healey on DCMS's proud moments in a 'difficult year for the civil service'
As she wishes for a "precendented" year, the DCMS perm sec sets out the importance of valuing staff
'Some of the Treasury's hardest decisions are yet to come': Cat Little looks ahead
04 Jan 2023 Economics
'Some of the Treasury's hardest decisions are yet to come': Cat Little looks ahead
The Treasury second perm sec says resilience is needed after "what feels like concurrent crises over an extended period"
Energy aid and staff pay: BEIS boss Sarah Munby on a frenetic year
03 Jan 2023 Energy & Environment
Energy aid and staff pay: BEIS boss Sarah Munby on a frenetic year
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy perm sec says retaining and rewarding civil servants must be a focus in 2023
‘Major policy projects are a marathon, not a sprint’ – National Infrastructure Commission chief James Heath’s lessons from 2022
03 Jan 2023 Project Delivery
‘Major policy projects are a marathon, not a sprint’ – National Infrastructure Commission chief James Heath’s lessons from 2022
The NIC chief exec reflects on delivering the National Infrastructure Assessment and securing a new office in Leeds
Perm secs round-up 2022: Civil service leaders reflect on their highs and lows
30 Dec 2022 Leadership
Perm secs round-up 2022: Civil service leaders reflect on their highs and lows
Civil service leaders share their highlights and toughest calls, and remember Christmases past
Continuing to fight Covid and celebrating women in science: UKHSA’s Jenny Harries looks back on 2022
30 Dec 2022 Digital, Data & Technology
Continuing to fight Covid and celebrating women in science: UKHSA’s Jenny Harries looks back on 2022
The UK Health Security Agency’s first national conference was a highlight for the chief exec
‘It took the most heroic of efforts from a whole cast of players’: Ofqual chief regulator Jo Saxton on the return of exams
30 Dec 2022 Education
‘It took the most heroic of efforts from a whole cast of players’: Ofqual chief regulator Jo Saxton on the return of exams
It’s been a year of milestones for the qualifications and exam regulator, Saxton says
‘I’ve only been here three months, but I’m hugely impressed’: New Environment Agency chair on filling big shoes, extreme weather and a worrying skills gap
29 Dec 2022 Energy & Environment
‘I’ve only been here three months, but I’m hugely impressed’: New Environment Agency chair on filling big shoes, extreme weather and a worrying skills gap
Alan Lovell, who began role as chair of the agency in September, sets out his aims for the year ahead
Keeping pace with interest rate changes and saying goodbye: NS&I’s Ian Ackerley on 2023’s challenges
29 Dec 2022 Finance
Keeping pace with interest rate changes and saying goodbye: NS&I’s Ian Ackerley on 2023’s challenges
National Savings & Investments chief discusses a new savings landscape, five years in charge and his beef with summertime Christmases
Procuring services and equipment for the period of mourning and turning heads with a net-zero initiative: Gareth Rhys Williams’ 2022 highlights
29 Dec 2022 Commercial
Procuring services and equipment for the period of mourning and turning heads with a net-zero initiative: Gareth Rhys Williams’ 2022 highlights
The government chief commercial officer also looks back on earring dilemmas and water-pistol duels
Decision on extra pay increase ‘was the hardest call this year’, National Audit Office chief says
28 Dec 2022 Analysis
Decision on extra pay increase ‘was the hardest call this year’, National Audit Office chief says
Cost-of-living crisis and audit reform are biggest challenges to come this year, says Gareth Davies – who also recalls challenging days working as a postie at Christmas
‘A key priority for the Welsh Government has been resetting and refocusing after a sustained period in crisis-response mode’: Andrew Goodall on 2022
28 Dec 2022 Health & Social Care
‘A key priority for the Welsh Government has been resetting and refocusing after a sustained period in crisis-response mode’: Andrew Goodall on 2022
This year has tested the Welsh Government’s organisational resilience, but its reputation has grown, the perm sec writes