Shared services: Cabinet Office explains 'outsourcing v insourcing' decisions
09 Jun HR

Shared services: Cabinet Office explains 'outsourcing v insourcing' decisions

Cabinet Office DG Jerome Glass says outsourcing DWP's Synergy cluster "offered best value for money", while full insourcing would have required more than 1,600 extra staff
by Tevye Markson
The ministerial-civil service relations reset hasn’t gone to plan – but Labour still has time left to get it right
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The ministerial-civil service relations reset hasn’t gone to plan – but Labour still has time left to get it right
Lammy: AI rollout will save ‘thousands of days’ of MoJ staff time
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Lammy: AI rollout will save ‘thousands of days’ of MoJ staff time
Civil Service Commission launches consultation on changes to revolving-doors rules
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Civil Service Commission launches consultation on changes to revolving-doors rules
FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
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FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
PCS says G4S security staff "are no longer prepared to be treated like second class citizens in government buildings"
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
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Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
Frank Atherton says being chief medical officer has been the "highlight of my professional career"
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
14 Jan 2025 HR
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
Prospect's Mike Clancy argues government should look to be an exemplary employer with new artificial intelligence push
'Modest, confident and fearless': A profile of new cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald
14 Jan 2025 HR
'Modest, confident and fearless': A profile of new cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald
CSW speaks to Wormald's former colleagues to find out what makes the new cab sec tick, what he can bring to the role and whether he's someone you'd have a beer with
A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
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A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
Government to appoint AI leads for each of its five missions as part of its new AI Opportunities Action Plan
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
13 Jan 2025 HR
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
Successful candidate will also serve as director general responsible for capabilities
'Innovation can come from anyone, anywhere': The projects to watch in this year's One Big Thing
13 Jan 2025 HR
'Innovation can come from anyone, anywhere': The projects to watch in this year's One Big Thing
This year’s One Big Thing is focused on helping civil servants be more innovative. Here, the Cabinet Office sets out the projects already underway and how you can take part
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
13 Jan 2025 HR
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
Michael Ellam was also previously a Treasury DG in a 20-year civil service career before joining HSBC
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
10 Jan 2025 HR
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
DWP staff need better training on supporting vulnerable claimants, specialist teams to help deal with complex issues and relief from caseload pressures, MPs are told
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
10 Jan 2025 HR
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
At the other end of the spectrum, Lords debate sees former Sunday Telegraph editor call for 20% office working
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
09 Jan 2025 HR
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
Outsourced workers at DESNZ vote to strike over pay as ballots loom at DfE and Cabinet Office sites
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
09 Jan 2025 HR
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
Ministry of Defence's civilian workforce is expected to fall by 1,370 in six months, veterans minister Al Carns says