Cat Little: Capita has ‘underestimated’ complexity of MyCSP transition
08 Jul HR

Cat Little: Capita has ‘underestimated’ complexity of MyCSP transition

Cabinet Office perm sec says the firm has so far missed seven of eight milestones in its transition to taking over the Civil Service Pension Scheme administration
by Tevye Markson
DESNZ appoints Nesta chief Ravi Gurumurthy as lead NED
10 Jul HR
DESNZ appoints Nesta chief Ravi Gurumurthy as lead NED
Former Tory minister rapped for ‘unambiguous’ breach of post-government employment rules
10 Jul HR
Former Tory minister rapped for ‘unambiguous’ breach of post-government employment rules
The Alternative People Survey: departments lack capability and capacity to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
09 Jul HR
The Alternative People Survey: departments lack capability and capacity to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
Unions hit back after Badenoch says 5-10% of civil servants 'should be in prison'
02 Oct 2024 HR
Unions hit back after Badenoch says 5-10% of civil servants 'should be in prison'
Conservative leadership hopeful cites leaks and "undermining ministers" as reasons
Breaking down barriers: How civil servants from disadvantaged backgrounds can thrive
02 Oct 2024 HR
Breaking down barriers: How civil servants from disadvantaged backgrounds can thrive
Does my accent mean I'm from Essex? No, I’ve never been skiing. No, I can’t speak a word of Latin. No, I don't have a favourite medieval battle
We need a better discussion about public sector pay
01 Oct 2024 HR
We need a better discussion about public sector pay
The public sector pay debate is often reduced to simplistic arguments of “too much” or “too little”. Transparency and accountability are needed to restore trust
Cabinet Office goes public with recruitment drive for next cab sec
01 Oct 2024 HR
Cabinet Office goes public with recruitment drive for next cab sec
Sharon White rules herself out of fray to succeed Simon Case by joining Civil Service Commission selection panel for the process
McFadden: Next civil service pay award will be 'as close to start of year' as possible
01 Oct 2024 HR
McFadden: Next civil service pay award will be 'as close to start of year' as possible
Minister tells SSRB to keep "challenging financial position" in mind when making recommendations on SCS pay
Simon Case to step down: 'Whilst the spirit remains willing, the body is not'
30 Sep 2024 HR
Simon Case to step down: 'Whilst the spirit remains willing, the body is not'
Cabinet secretary says his decision is because of his health “and nothing to do with anything else”
AI unit grows to more than 40 staff after move to DSIT
30 Sep 2024 HR
AI unit grows to more than 40 staff after move to DSIT
i.AI has grown headcount to 60% of its target, minister says
Fast Stream applications climb after three-year dip
30 Sep 2024 HR
Fast Stream applications climb after three-year dip
Interest bounces back after applications to the civil service grad scheme plummet from 2021 to 2023
DHSC offers £200k for 'outstanding' leader to head medicines regulator
30 Sep 2024 HR
DHSC offers £200k for 'outstanding' leader to head medicines regulator
Candidates must be able to respond to "unprecedented evolution in medicines and medical technology", including genomics and AI
Thriving in the Workplace: The Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network's unofficial guide
30 Sep 2024 HR
Thriving in the Workplace: The Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network's unofficial guide
Building a great career in the civil service shouldn't depend on your background. In this guide, the Government Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network shines a light on the unwritten rules of navigating the civil service and provides officials with practical, honest and impartial careers advice
Targeting higher pay rises at senior civil servants would be 'justifiable' – IFS
27 Sep 2024 HR
Targeting higher pay rises at senior civil servants would be 'justifiable' – IFS
Directors general are 16% worse off in real terms than a decade ago, think tank finds
Gove gets Acoba go-ahead to become Spectator editor
26 Sep 2024 HR
Gove gets Acoba go-ahead to become Spectator editor
Watchdog says there's “low” risk former secretary of state could be seen to have been offered the role as a reward for decisions made, or actions taken in office
New 'duty of candour' for officials will include criminal sanctions, Starmer says
25 Sep 2024 HR
New 'duty of candour' for officials will include criminal sanctions, Starmer says
PM says Hillsborough Law will serve as "law for Liverpool" and for the victims of the disaster, and for victims of all scandals
MoJ starts recruitment for independent public advocate
25 Sep 2024 HR
MoJ starts recruitment for independent public advocate
The advocate will help victims of major incidents access information and support and speak to public authorities on their behalf
Aberdeen confirmed as base for GB Energy
25 Sep 2024 HR
Aberdeen confirmed as base for GB Energy
GB Energy "could only really ever be based in one place in Scotland", says Starmer
HMRC board to be chaired by minister for first time
24 Sep 2024 HR
HMRC board to be chaired by minister for first time
Tradition-bucking appointment comes as part of package of HMRC reforms as Reeves confirms progress on hiring 5,000 more staff
Civil Service Muslim Network resumes activities following review
24 Sep 2024 HR
Civil Service Muslim Network resumes activities following review
Senior civil servants appointed “to ensure all network activity is in line with relevant guidance”
Fast Stream retains second place in UK grad employer rankings
24 Sep 2024 HR
Fast Stream retains second place in UK grad employer rankings
Civil service graduate scheme finishes runner-up to PwC
Helen MacNamara joins Future Governance Forum think tank
23 Sep 2024 HR
Helen MacNamara joins Future Governance Forum think tank
Former deputy cabinet secretary's appointment “marks the beginning of a new phase” for the FGF
'I want civil servants in the office' – Reeves
23 Sep 2024 HR
'I want civil servants in the office' – Reeves
Chancellor's comments come as Cabinet Office minister confirms "expectation for 60% office attendance" still in place
Recruitment for government chief commercial officer opens seven months after departure announced
20 Sep 2024 HR
Recruitment for government chief commercial officer opens seven months after departure announced
Job advert goes live for £250k chief commercial officer job vacated by Gareth Rhys Williams
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – August 2 to September 20
20 Sep 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – August 2 to September 20
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs this week and in the last few months, via Dods People
'A political Trojan horse': Report flags pitfalls of public sector pay-review bodies
19 Sep 2024 HR
'A political Trojan horse': Report flags pitfalls of public sector pay-review bodies
Civil service's biggest union says collective bargaining is best solution for securing fairness for staff
Security guards at departmental HQs weigh up strike action
19 Sep 2024 HR
Security guards at departmental HQs weigh up strike action
PCS members on G4S's security contract are considering walkouts at the Old Admiralty Building and 10 Victoria Street