Restricting civil servants damages good government
10 Jul Civil Service Reform

Restricting civil servants damages good government

The new guidance establishes strict restrictions that would have been unthinkable to Harold Wilson's reformers
by Kevin Keith
The promise of a joined-up approach to family support just got closer, but there’s still a way to go
11 Jul Policy
The promise of a joined-up approach to family support just got closer, but there’s still a way to go
The Alternative People Survey: civil servants see the flaws, are fed up with the system, and want real change
09 Jul Civil Service Reform
The Alternative People Survey: civil servants see the flaws, are fed up with the system, and want real change
Labour hasn't delivered on its online safety promises – moving the remit out of DSIT could fix this
08 Jul
Labour hasn't delivered on its online safety promises – moving the remit out of DSIT could fix this
From “punchbag' to 'partner” Partner Content
10 Jul Local & Devolved
From “punchbag" to "partner”
Adele Gritten examines how the relationship between central and local government can truly be re-imagined to create clarity of purpose, the capacity to deliver, and community engagement with a focus on what is and isn’t working – and why
Confident by design: Reimagining digital transformation in government Partner Content
07 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
Confident by design: Reimagining digital transformation in government
Everyone wants digital transformation, but how can public sector teams build the confidence to deliver it? At a Civil Service World and Baringa webinar, leaders from across government share what it really takes
Public leaders rely on muscle memory in a crisis – how do we train that muscle?
07 Jul Coronavirus
Public leaders rely on muscle memory in a crisis – how do we train that muscle?
Immersive learning experiences, based on real-world situations, provide policymakers with the opportunity to practice and hone their judgement skills
The real test of the industrial strategy? Whole-of-government delivery
02 Jul Economics
The real test of the industrial strategy? Whole-of-government delivery
Delivering the industrial strategy will require not just excellent civil service machinery but deliberate, sustained use of political capital to prioritise and unblock
Public services in the age of AI: Putting people first in an intelligent economy Partner Content
01 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
Public services in the age of AI: Putting people first in an intelligent economy
The artificial intelligence revolution might be here, but are we ready to help shape it and ensure that people still come first? A recent Civil Service World webinar, in partnership with KPMG, explored the idea of an intelligent economy and how government can successfully build public services fit for the future
Vision and trust: Why open government is critical to achieving ministers' missions
30 Jun Civil Service Reform
Vision and trust: Why open government is critical to achieving ministers' missions
Government needs public support for its ambitious missions in an age of declining trust. Another model is needed
Beyond deliverology: How to achieve Starmer’s missions
30 Jun Civil Service Reform
Beyond deliverology: How to achieve Starmer’s missions
The real gap in central government is the lack of capability devoted to strategy
Hidden gem: Adele Gritten on delivering national priorities locally Partner Content
30 Jun Leadership
Hidden gem: Adele Gritten on delivering national priorities locally
As local government reform and the devolution agenda gather pace, CSW speaks to Local Partnerships CEO about helping central government departments bridge policy ambitions and frontline delivery
Building public services where people feel remembered, recognised and respected Partner Content
27 Jun Digital, Data & Technology
Building public services where people feel remembered, recognised and respected
New research from KPMG shows that citizens want more than just access to services, and at a recent immersive event in London, public sector leaders heard why digital transformation must start with empathy, not just technology
The sweet spot: How to get the right balance between strong accountability and not over-burdening small government bodies
25 Jun HR
The sweet spot: How to get the right balance between strong accountability and not over-burdening small government bodies
In difficult times, it may be tempting to sidestep the issue of accountability in central government bodies – but its much more important than you might think
How government and the private sector are coming together to help vulnerable people Partner Content
25 Jun Operational Delivery
How government and the private sector are coming together to help vulnerable people
From supporting asylum seekers and the unemployed to helping prisoners rebuild their lives to make society safer, one question stands above all others: how can we deliver vital public services to vulnerable people amid tightening budgets and increasing demand?
Embedding sustainability to drive value creation Partner Content
24 Jun Policy
Embedding sustainability to drive value creation
Philip Morris is a company transformed; one that is needed for a more sustainable and resilient economy. Writes Jack Bridger, Sustainability Senior Specialist
Olympian Ed Clancy rallied Sheffield community for exciting family ride ahead of Bike Week 2025 Partner Content
23 Jun Health & Social Care
Olympian Ed Clancy rallied Sheffield community for exciting family ride ahead of Bike Week 2025
Clancy’s visit formed part of CSSC’s ongoing mission to increase awareness of the benefits of participating in sport and physical activity across the country, and to encourage public sector workers to be active and social
Top tips for successful public sector AI implementation Partner Content
23 Jun Digital, Data & Technology
Top tips for successful public sector AI implementation
Owen Barry, Managing Director for Central Government at Capita, on the opportunities for AI and the action needed to realise them
Green Book review: What should civil servants start doing now ahead of guidance shake-up?
19 Jun Civil Service Reform
Green Book review: What should civil servants start doing now ahead of guidance shake-up?
The review has set a clearer direction of travel on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects. Here are the key lessons civil servants can start building into their business cases
Smarter delivery: Lessons from across government for achieving more effective public services
18 Jun Digital, Data & Technology
Smarter delivery: Lessons from across government for achieving more effective public services
Improving operational capability is crucial to meet rising demand with stretched resources. Rather than seeing only new operational risks, there are opportunities to innovate and improve
Renewing Britain means rethinking how we measure progress
17 Jun Analysis
Renewing Britain means rethinking how we measure progress
There must be less focus on the money going in and more on the difference being made, writes a former Scottish government DG
The Spending Review will leave officials fearing for their future – and possibly even heading for the door
16 Jun Civil Service Reform
The Spending Review will leave officials fearing for their future – and possibly even heading for the door
SR25 leaves civil servants uncertain about whether they will lose their job and what their organisation will look like once efficiencies are made
The immigration white paper raises troubling questions for the civil service
09 Jun HR
The immigration white paper raises troubling questions for the civil service
Changes to salary and skills thresholds will have massive consequences for the civil service
The importance of skills training in prisons to reduce reoffending Partner Content
09 Jun Justice & Home Affairs
The importance of skills training in prisons to reduce reoffending
Chris Clifford, Head of Education, Skills and Work for Serco, on why offering training in prisons through partnerships with industry can hold the key to the rehabilitation of prisoners while meeting skills shortages in the public sector
Transforming local authority services with geospatial data Partner Content
03 Jun Local & Devolved
Transforming local authority services with geospatial data
Francesca Downey of AtkinsRéalis discusses a project that helped a local authority transform its geospatial services to benefit its residents
Citizen experience at scale: The challenge for reimagining public services Partner Content
03 Jun Operational Delivery
Citizen experience at scale: The challenge for reimagining public services
Tailoring public services to different citizen needs will be a key strand of the next wave of digital reform – but how can public sector organisations do it while also delivering at scale and with tight budgets? A recent CSW webinar, in partnership with KPMG, explored the latest findings on what citizens really think about public services and how to turn those insights into drivers for sustainable change
For AI to serve the public, we need comprehensive reform – Labour's data bill isn't the answer
02 Jun Digital, Data & Technology
For AI to serve the public, we need comprehensive reform – Labour's data bill isn't the answer
The new law will quietly water down the imperfect backstop regulation that has limited the decisions which can be fully automated
If the government is serious about closing the SME gap, it must go beyond ticking boxes and embrace structural change
29 May Commercial
If the government is serious about closing the SME gap, it must go beyond ticking boxes and embrace structural change
To shift the dial on SME involvement in public procurement, it's time for departments to take a more intentional approach