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
PCS gives Cabinet Office pay-or-strikes ultimatum
23 Feb 2024 HR
PCS gives Cabinet Office pay-or-strikes ultimatum
Make an offer "we can accept” or “risk more national strikes”, union warns
Perm sec rebuts claims BEIS sought go-slow on Post Office compensation
22 Feb 2024 HR
Perm sec rebuts claims BEIS sought go-slow on Post Office compensation
Sarah Munby says 2023 meeting with POL chair Henry Staunton did not cover payouts to Horizon Scandal victims
Treasury's Cat Little named next civil service chief operating officer
22 Feb 2024 HR
Treasury's Cat Little named next civil service chief operating officer
Little will replace Alex Chisholm in April as Cabinet Office perm sec and civil service COO
Commercial chief Gareth Rhys Williams set to depart Cabinet Office
21 Feb 2024 HR
Commercial chief Gareth Rhys Williams set to depart Cabinet Office
Government chief commercial officer will become chair of National Highways
NAO's staff-churn woes have 'improved', Davies tells MPs
21 Feb 2024 HR
NAO's staff-churn woes have 'improved', Davies tells MPs
Watchdog says new pay and grading system has seen turnover rates return to "healthy" level
Immigration watchdog sacked over claims about border failings
21 Feb 2024 HR
Immigration watchdog sacked over claims about border failings
Home Office says James Cleverly lost confidence in independent inspector David Neal
Remove trading funds from civil service pay remit process, union urges Exclusive
21 Feb 2024 HR
Remove trading funds from civil service pay remit process, union urges
Prospect also calls for "rapid review" of all ALBs and the case for including them in the pay remit
NAO headcount climbs by 17% over four years as workload grows
20 Feb 2024 HR
NAO headcount climbs by 17% over four years as workload grows
MPs are told watchdog plans to outsource less work because of rising costs
PCS demands 'significantly shorter' work week for civil servants
20 Feb 2024 HR
PCS demands 'significantly shorter' work week for civil servants
Union also calls for cost-of-living pay rise and higher living wage in 2024-25 pay claim
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 19
19 Feb 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 19
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
'Broken' pay to blame for tech vacancies at Defra, union says
19 Feb 2024 HR
'Broken' pay to blame for tech vacancies at Defra, union says
One in five Defra digital, data and technology roles are vacant, according to farming minister
Northern Ireland civil servants set to get long-awaited pay offer
19 Feb 2024 HR
Northern Ireland civil servants set to get long-awaited pay offer
Funding allocation finds additional £100m for public sector pay after restoration of executive
Entries open for award celebrating statistical excellence in the civil service
15 Feb 2024 HR
Entries open for award celebrating statistical excellence in the civil service
Royal Statistical Society calls for nominations for projects that balance value for money with meeting the needs of users
Civil service union backs call for new science Fast Stream
15 Feb 2024 HR
Civil service union backs call for new science Fast Stream
Prospect throws weight behind chief scientist Dame Angela McLean’s proposals for a “mid-career” programme
NI public sector pay: Finance minister raises ‘serious concerns’ as £3.3bn details of package confirmed
15 Feb 2024 HR
NI public sector pay: Finance minister raises ‘serious concerns’ as £3.3bn details of package confirmed
Current deal “does not provide sustainable solution” to pay pressures, minister says
Mind of your own: How can departments help neurodivergent staff thrive?
14 Feb 2024 HR
Mind of your own: How can departments help neurodivergent staff thrive?
How can the civil service set up the conditions in which neurodivergent staff can flourish, and deliver their best for citizens? Tim Gibson seeks expert insight
McLean eyes Fast Stream for ‘mid-career scientists’
14 Feb 2024 HR
McLean eyes Fast Stream for ‘mid-career scientists’
Government chief scientific adviser says new programme would supply a pipeline of expertise for civil service
DWP bans officials from using ChatGPT
13 Feb 2024 HR
DWP bans officials from using ChatGPT
Department looking into in-house alternatives
Government should create NAO-like watchdog to scrutinise regulators, peers say
12 Feb 2024 HR
Government should create NAO-like watchdog to scrutinise regulators, peers say
Committee calls for new body to watch over UK's regulators
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 12
12 Feb 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 12
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Too many; time wasting; little value – meetings don't have to be this way
09 Feb 2024 HR
Too many; time wasting; little value – meetings don't have to be this way
A good meeting requires more than a tight agenda – the way we prepare, listen and engage is vital to developing presence and improving the experience for everyone
For the civil service, prestige can be a double-edged sword
09 Feb 2024 HR
For the civil service, prestige can be a double-edged sword
Prestige, properly practised, can encourage people to join the civil service and keep giving their best. But it can also be toxic
Comms guru Alex Aiken set to leave civil service
09 Feb 2024 HR
Comms guru Alex Aiken set to leave civil service
Executive director of communication will take up UAE government role
NI ministers pledge 'fair and just' pay rise for public servants
08 Feb 2024 HR
NI ministers pledge 'fair and just' pay rise for public servants
Finance minister says negotiations should begin “as soon as possible” amid call for more funds from Westminster government