Articles tagged with: Scottish Government
Scottish Government civil servants ‘won’t be disciplined’ for not attending office
27 Jun Civil Service Reform
Scottish Government civil servants ‘won’t be disciplined’ for not attending office
But senior official says using non-corporate messaging apps for government business is a disciplinary issue
Headcount, collaboration and WFH: New Scottish Government perm sec Joe Griffin sets out vision
25 Jun Civil Service Reform
Headcount, collaboration and WFH: New Scottish Government perm sec Joe Griffin sets out vision
Griffin sets out desire for smaller workforce and explains reasoning behind new hybrid working policy
Hybrid working: 60% in office is Scottish Government’s ‘ultimate aim’
24 Jun Civil Service Reform
Hybrid working: 60% in office is Scottish Government’s ‘ultimate aim’
FoI documents reveal Scottish Government's office and home-working plans
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
Scottish Government launches evaluation-and-appraisal centre
27 May Analysis
Scottish Government launches evaluation-and-appraisal centre
Creation of the centre recognises key role the two processes play in effective decision making, minister says
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
14 May Digital, Data & Technology
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
“Humphrey” component could save government £20m a year, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology says
Scottish civil servants told not to discuss policy with ChatGPT
08 May Digital, Data & Technology
Scottish civil servants told not to discuss policy with ChatGPT
Staff warned to avoid sharing government policy details when using generative AI tools
'Everyone felt they had a stake in it': The award-winning programme that brought 4G to remote corners of Scotland
25 Apr Digital, Data & Technology
'Everyone felt they had a stake in it': The award-winning programme that brought 4G to remote corners of Scotland
How the Scottish Government programme leveraged public and private sector expertise to bring 4G to thousands of residents and businesses in remote locations
Scottish Government to launch programme for government early
17 Apr Local & Devolved
Scottish Government to launch programme for government early
Move will allow 12 months to deliver the PfG ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections next year, first minister says
Scottish first minister calls on Reeves to scrap fiscal rules
15 Apr Finance
Scottish first minister calls on Reeves to scrap fiscal rules
John Swinney says chancellor should abandon “economic straitjacket” following Donald Trump's introduction of tariffs
Scottish Government confirms one-day-a-week office working ‘expectation’
11 Apr HR
Scottish Government confirms one-day-a-week office working ‘expectation’
Freedom of Information response sets out variance with civil service rules south of the border
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
28 Mar Digital, Data & Technology
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
Government data scientists will gain AI specialism through 12-week programme to grow digital capacity and drive efficiency
Scottish Government names new perm sec
07 Mar HR
Scottish Government names new perm sec
Current director general for external affairs and strategy will take top job from April
Scottish Government seeks chief scientific adviser
24 Feb HR
Scottish Government seeks chief scientific adviser
Scotland's next top scientist should be "outstanding" and "widely respected at a national or international level”, job ad says
Scottish Conservatives criticise 'spiralling' civil service costs
28 Jan HR
Scottish Conservatives criticise 'spiralling' civil service costs
Craig Hoy says Scottish Government civil service wage bill has risen by 10% in the past two and a half years
Scottish Government launches recruitment drive for new perm sec
24 Dec 2024 HR
Scottish Government launches recruitment drive for new perm sec
Scottish Government seeks perm sec who can foster "culture of excellence", with a salary of up to £185,000 on offer
HMRC names Scottish Government perm sec JP Marks as next chief exec
19 Dec 2024 Government Tax Profession
HMRC names Scottish Government perm sec JP Marks as next chief exec
Cab sec says Marks “brings vast experience to the role" from his work in the Scottish Government and earlier roles at DWP
JP Marks looks back on a year of partnership in Scotland
11 Dec 2024 Local & Devolved
JP Marks looks back on a year of partnership in Scotland
The Scottish Government perm sec cites progress on child poverty, delivering digital transformation and supporting a greener economy among his 2024 highlights
Civil Service Awards 2024 winners revealed
11 Dec 2024 HR
Civil Service Awards 2024 winners revealed
See the full list of winners
'We need to read this stuff and sometimes its awful': Scottish FOI commissioner on WhatsApp usage
28 Nov 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
'We need to read this stuff and sometimes its awful': Scottish FOI commissioner on WhatsApp usage
Scottish information commissioner David Hamilton says work messages are often mixed up with "gifs of cats" and other personal things
Scottish Government faces 'tough' spending choices despite Budget boost, IFS warns
26 Nov 2024 Finance
Scottish Government faces 'tough' spending choices despite Budget boost, IFS warns
Think tank says ministers should consider banking – rather than spending – some of the uplift that will come from Rachel Reeves' October announcements
Research highlights pressures faced by justice system staff in Scotland
08 Nov 2024 HR
Research highlights pressures faced by justice system staff in Scotland
Majority of civil servants say workloads are hampering the administration of justice while IT equipment is not fit for purpose
Civil Service Awards 2024 shortlist announced
24 Oct 2024 HR
Civil Service Awards 2024 shortlist announced
Home Office transformation programme up for two gongs, while DWP is the most-shortlisted department
The next Ørsted? GB Energy chair sets lofty ambition for new firm
17 Oct 2024 Energy & Environment
The next Ørsted? GB Energy chair sets lofty ambition for new firm
Plus, DESNZ agrees deal for government-owned company to work with Scottish public bodies