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MPs highlight that workforce planning in Whitehall only gives “high-level view” of staffing requirements

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Watchdog warns demands of service pressures, major projects and Brexit are outpacing Whitehall’s capacity to deliver at a time of staffing restrictions and spending restraint

Cridland Review dubs guaranteed 2.5% annual rise unaffordable and calls for acceleration of retirement age to 68 sooner than scheduled

New department says £125k role will focus on developing its “underpinning foundations”, building values and forming its culture

Cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood among those to welcome appointment to top security post

PACAC chair tells CSW it is a promising moment for civil service reform, but ministers must play their part too

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Think tank says civil service cuts may be tailing off ahead of Brexit talks

Davinder Mann promoted to lead operations at business-aiding agency

Department also in the middle of big external recruitment push, perm sec tells MPs

A “radical” drive to move departments out of London would help regions adapt following Brexit, say consultants