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 to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
09 Jul HR
The Alternative People Survey: departments lack capability to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
Digital bodies move from Cabinet Office to DSIT in Labour’s first big MOG change
11 Jul 2024 HR
Digital bodies move from Cabinet Office to DSIT in Labour’s first big MOG change
GDS, CDDO and AI unit all moving to innovation and technology department
Climate expert to lead DESNZ clean energy 'mission control'
10 Jul 2024 HR
Climate expert to lead DESNZ clean energy 'mission control'
Plus, department names former senior civil servant as junior minister
Home Office seeks ‘exceptional leader’ for border security commander role
10 Jul 2024 HR
Home Office seeks ‘exceptional leader’ for border security commander role
Department offers up to £200k-a-year for chief of new Border Security Command
‘We are ready to strike if pay is not prioritised,’ Defra staff warn ministers
09 Jul 2024 HR
‘We are ready to strike if pay is not prioritised,’ Defra staff warn ministers
Defra officials who are PCS members write to new environment secretary, calling for “fair working conditions”
The impartiality of the civil service has been tested to its limit in recent years – is the damage irreparable?
09 Jul 2024 HR
The impartiality of the civil service has been tested to its limit in recent years – is the damage irreparable?
Naming and blaming has undeniably harmed the relationship between officials and ministers in recent years. What will it take to restore trust, after so much tension? 
'You have my confidence, my support and my respect,' Starmer tells civil servants
09 Jul 2024 HR
'You have my confidence, my support and my respect,' Starmer tells civil servants
"I know just how hard you work," PM says in first video message setting the tone for official-minister relationships
'No more gimmicks': DLUHC reverting to old name
09 Jul 2024 HR
'No more gimmicks': DLUHC reverting to old name
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner confirms departmental name-change
Public sector's biggest four-day work week trial a 'win-win-win'
09 Jul 2024 HR
Public sector's biggest four-day work week trial a 'win-win-win'
South Cambridgeshire District Council trial cut turnover and improved services and staff wellbeing
Blair pushes potential for AI to reduce public sector workforce costs
09 Jul 2024 HR
Blair pushes potential for AI to reduce public sector workforce costs
But move would cost 1.15m jobs over the course of two parliaments, paper reveals
Starmer signals new approach on ethics and civil service
08 Jul 2024 HR
Starmer signals new approach on ethics and civil service
Starmer meets with standards adviser on first day in post and clarifies how civil servants should refer to him
If Keir Starmer is serious about delivery, he must be bold on civil service pay
08 Jul 2024 HR
If Keir Starmer is serious about delivery, he must be bold on civil service pay
After years of politically driven decisions, civil service pay is broken. The government must tackle the issue head on if it is serious about delivering for the public
Home secretary orders audit of Rwanda spending
08 Jul 2024 HR
Home secretary orders audit of Rwanda spending
Yvette Cooper also launches Border Security Command, a key cog in Labour's plan to tackle illegal crossings
Sunak thanks civil servants and apologises to nation in resignation speech
05 Jul 2024 HR
Sunak thanks civil servants and apologises to nation in resignation speech
Former PM pledges to stand down as Conservative leader … but "not immediately"
DWP protest: Department 'sleepwalking into major incident' union warns
05 Jul 2024 HR
DWP protest: Department 'sleepwalking into major incident' union warns
PCS urges Labour to bring security jobs back in-house as hundreds of G4S security guards walk out
Security guards and cleaners at DESNZ and DSIT consider strike action over ‘chronic low pay’
04 Jul 2024 HR
Security guards and cleaners at DESNZ and DSIT consider strike action over ‘chronic low pay’
Union says it will "keenly watch" how Labour's commitment to "biggest wave of insourcing in a generation" unfolds should it win the election
Former Cabinet Office, Treasury and DWP civil servants among today's election candidates
04 Jul 2024 HR
Former Cabinet Office, Treasury and DWP civil servants among today's election candidates
Ex-officials awaiting their fates at the ballot box include son of former justice secretary and Resolution Foundation chief
CDDO seeks workforce strategy head to 'turbocharge' digital recruitment
03 Jul 2024 HR
CDDO seeks workforce strategy head to 'turbocharge' digital recruitment
Appointee will “lead and deliver the development of a strategic workforce plan” for digital and data profession
'Trying not to overburden them will help': How civil servants can work effectively with new spads
03 Jul 2024 HR
'Trying not to overburden them will help': How civil servants can work effectively with new spads
The relationship between spads and civil servants is often caricatured, but it's a vital partnership
Labour: We want to see civil servants in the office
02 Jul 2024 HR
Labour: We want to see civil servants in the office
Asked if Labour would keep 60% rule, Jonathan Ashworth says it is "sensible" for civil servants to be in the office
Simon Case 'to step down in January'
01 Jul 2024 HR
Simon Case 'to step down in January'
Reports suggest former DExEU perm sec Olly Robbins is among contenders to replace him
Scottish civil servants need 'enhanced training' on writing bills, committee says
28 Jun 2024 HR
Scottish civil servants need 'enhanced training' on writing bills, committee says
Finance and Public Administration Committee criticises government for failing to include full costs of potential laws
CQC chief steps down after delivering 'challenging' transformation
27 Jun 2024 HR
CQC chief steps down after delivering 'challenging' transformation
Ian Trenholm says milestone moment is good time to move on
Union flags new recognition deal for Cabinet Office and DSIT security officers
27 Jun 2024 HR
Union flags new recognition deal for Cabinet Office and DSIT security officers
Agreements cover 150 outsourced staff who work for G4S at departmental sites
Philip Rutnam appointed to research institute position
26 Jun 2024 HR
Philip Rutnam appointed to research institute position
NIESR director says former perm sec's “exceptional experience in public administration will provide considerable support" to the institute