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
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
Civil Service World announces partnership with the Charity for Civil Servants
09 Jul HR
Civil Service World announces partnership with the Charity for Civil Servants
Olly Robbins: FCDO planning up to 25% headcount cuts
09 Jul HR
Olly Robbins: FCDO planning up to 25% headcount cuts
Labour 'won't cut civil service jobs' to boost MoD funding
02 May 2024 HR
Labour 'won't cut civil service jobs' to boost MoD funding
Officials say there is no point in matching a Conservative Party commitment that doesn't stack up, according to report
Rwanda scheme: FDA seeks judicial review as civil servants 'could be made to break law'
02 May 2024 HR
Rwanda scheme: FDA seeks judicial review as civil servants 'could be made to break law'
Union says “cowardly” and “reckless” approach threatens the integrity of the civil service
Talent is the magic ingredient of success – so how can Whitehall get better at managing it?
01 May 2024 HR
Talent is the magic ingredient of success – so how can Whitehall get better at managing it?
The civil service must create dedicated roles and a more effective system for spotting and supporting talented people – as well as removing poor performers – if it is to address the complex challenges facing the country
Civil servants express frustration with performance management in CSW-Reform survey
01 May 2024 HR
Civil servants express frustration with performance management in CSW-Reform survey
Officials warn the civil service is "not taking talent and performance management seriously" as Reform paper urges vision for “true culture of excellence”
We asked civil servants how they feel about talent and performance management – here's what they said
01 May 2024 HR
We asked civil servants how they feel about talent and performance management – here's what they said
We break down the results from CSW's survey with the Reform think tank
Ministers mull boost to digital pay framework 'to meet market trends'
30 Apr 2024 HR
Ministers mull boost to digital pay framework 'to meet market trends'
Dedicated salary structure for staff in key tech roles is being recalculated, according to Cabinet Office minister
Pay rises 'not main driver' for civil service churn, ex-perm sec says
30 Apr 2024 HR
Pay rises 'not main driver' for civil service churn, ex-perm sec says
Jonathan Slater tells MPs that failure to prioritise expertise and delivery record is root problem
Guidance telling civil servants to ignore ECHR rulings on Rwanda flights comes into force
30 Apr 2024 HR
Guidance telling civil servants to ignore ECHR rulings on Rwanda flights comes into force
"Parliament has legislated" to give ministers discretion on whether to comply with Rule 39 rulings, ethics chief says
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 29
29 Apr 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 29
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
MPs accuse DWP of 'cherry-picking' evidence on Universal Credit impact
29 Apr 2024 HR
MPs accuse DWP of 'cherry-picking' evidence on Universal Credit impact
Report says department has based its assessment of the impact UC to the labour market on "the most positive scenario"
ONS staff 'to defy back-to-office drive' with industrial action
26 Apr 2024 HR
ONS staff 'to defy back-to-office drive' with industrial action
Members of the PCS union encouraged to revert to their previous hybrid working schedule from 8 May
Sunak names new national security adviser
26 Apr 2024 HR
Sunak names new national security adviser
Current NSA Tim Barrow tipped as next British ambassador to the United States
No difference between working from home and office, says HMRC chief
26 Apr 2024 HR
No difference between working from home and office, says HMRC chief
Jim Harra also defends HMRC over "gross distortions" made by a former secretary of state
DWP 'faces disruption' as jobcentre security-staff strikes loom
25 Apr 2024 HR
DWP 'faces disruption' as jobcentre security-staff strikes loom
Union says members working on G4S contract need an uplift on National Living Wage
Crown Commercial Service picks Home Office CCO as new chief exec
25 Apr 2024 HR
Crown Commercial Service picks Home Office CCO as new chief exec
Cat Little says Sam Ulyatt "has a wealth of experience in leading and finding solutions to complex commercial challenges"
Sunak accused of scapegoating civil servants over defence spending pledge
24 Apr 2024 HR
Sunak accused of scapegoating civil servants over defence spending pledge
Many areas of the civil service are "already at breaking point", unions say as Treasury says job cuts will contibute to 2.5% spending commitment
Civil service job cuts will help to fund defence spending boost, Treasury says
24 Apr 2024 HR
Civil service job cuts will help to fund defence spending boost, Treasury says
PM says plan is “fully funded”, but IFS estimates forecasts cuts to unprotected public services
Northern Ireland civil servants to get long-awaited pay rise
23 Apr 2024 HR
Northern Ireland civil servants to get long-awaited pay rise
Unions agree to offer of 5% pay rise and £1,500 lump sum for most NICS officials
Toolkit launched to help NICS managers support neurodivergent staff
22 Apr 2024 HR
Toolkit launched to help NICS managers support neurodivergent staff
Guide shares information on workplace challenges faced by people with autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other conditions
Productivity puzzle corner: Can you dig it?
22 Apr 2024 HR
Productivity puzzle corner: Can you dig it?
In this third instalment of this series on public sector productivity it’s time to turn to some definitions. Which are very simple. And very, very, complicated
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 22
22 Apr 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 22
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Defra confirms freeze on external recruitment
18 Apr 2024 HR
Defra confirms freeze on external recruitment
Department says it is aiming to reduce headcount and become "more efficient"
Debt Management Office appoints first female chief exec
18 Apr 2024 HR
Debt Management Office appoints first female chief exec
Chancellor says Jessica Pulay is "held in the highest regard on the international stage"
WFH: Unions slam John Glen's 'political attack' on civil servants
17 Apr 2024 HR
WFH: Unions slam John Glen's 'political attack' on civil servants
Civil service unions accuse minister for the Cabinet Office of ‘pillorying’ civil servants and ‘trashing the brand for cheap headlines’