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
Departments ‘must act now’ to prevent fraud in future emergencies
08 Feb 2024 HR
Departments ‘must act now’ to prevent fraud in future emergencies
“By the time an emergency has started, it is usually too late to take all the steps needed," NAO report warns
Harassment fears as civil servants face being named in court documents
08 Feb 2024 HR
Harassment fears as civil servants face being named in court documents
Unions react to Court of Appeal decision that officials should not routinely have their names redacted from evidence papers
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
07 Feb 2024 HR
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
A year on from the MOG changes that shocked us all, the three departments' perm secs reflect and share their priorities for the year ahead
CDDO shakes up leadership as chief exec Lee Devlin to depart
07 Feb 2024 HR
CDDO shakes up leadership as chief exec Lee Devlin to depart
Central Digital and Data Office offers nearly £100k for executive director
PCS calls off planned DVSA strike
07 Feb 2024 HR
PCS calls off planned DVSA strike
Union says it has reached an agreement with DVSA management after “intensive talks”
'Corrosive': Unions hit back at accusations of politicisation among Scottish civil servants
06 Feb 2024 HR
'Corrosive': Unions hit back at accusations of politicisation among Scottish civil servants
Defence of civil service impartiality comes after claims Covid Inquiry evidence showed officials had been “captured” by the SNP
Chisholm: Pay is a ‘chronic’ issue for the civil service
06 Feb 2024 HR
Chisholm: Pay is a ‘chronic’ issue for the civil service
Chief operating officer warns MPs real-terms cuts are storing up ‘increasing problems of competitiveness’ for departments
The power of cross-sector collaboration: WIG’s Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann speaks to CSW
06 Feb 2024 HR
The power of cross-sector collaboration: WIG’s Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann speaks to CSW
The chief executive of the Whitehall and Industry Group discusses partnerships between the civil service, industry and civil society, and the importance of having diverse role models
Delays to non-exec appointments deterring good candidates, NAO warns
05 Feb 2024 HR
Delays to non-exec appointments deterring good candidates, NAO warns
Cabinet Office told to “set out what good looks like" for appointments and tackle “cumbersome” processes
Civil service leaders ‘should make stronger case for office-based working’
05 Feb 2024 HR
Civil service leaders ‘should make stronger case for office-based working’
Cabinet Office minister tells House of Lords that younger staff need in-person mentoring
‘There’s never been a golden age of standards’: Lord Evans on chairing CSPL
05 Feb 2024 HR
‘There’s never been a golden age of standards’: Lord Evans on chairing CSPL
After five years chairing the Committee on Standards in Public Life, Lord Evans reflects on the challenges of fostering ethical integrity in government
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 5
05 Feb 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – February 5
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Perm secs should take more responsibility for transparency, IfG report argues
02 Feb 2024 HR
Perm secs should take more responsibility for transparency, IfG report argues
Think tank says government has focused too much on the burdens of transparency and not enough on the benefits
Covid Inquiry: WhatsApp confusion, pandemic politicking and sidelining the secretary of state
02 Feb 2024 HR
Covid Inquiry: WhatsApp confusion, pandemic politicking and sidelining the secretary of state
Nicola Sturgeon insists decision-making records have not been lost as ministers accuse former SNP leader of trying to score points against Westminster
GPA reappoints chair for second term
02 Feb 2024 HR
GPA reappoints chair for second term
Announcement comes after agency launches recruitment campaign for new chief exec
Legislate to prevent ministers telling officials to break civil service code, commission says
01 Feb 2024 HR
Legislate to prevent ministers telling officials to break civil service code, commission says
Independent group also calls for changes to perm sec role and a beefed-up Civil Service Commission
PCS 'in best place it has been for many years', says departing chief Mark Serwotka
01 Feb 2024 HR
PCS 'in best place it has been for many years', says departing chief Mark Serwotka
Outgoing general secretary calls for unity and says he is confident PCS “will go from strength to strength” under Fran Heathcote’s leadership
Good workplace culture attracts good people, but attacks on the civil service will keep coming
31 Jan 2024 HR
Good workplace culture attracts good people, but attacks on the civil service will keep coming
The allegation that diversity networks distract from officials' core mission is false, but the civil service is an easy target in an election year, Prospect's general secretary writes
DLUHC perm sec quizzed over staff satisfaction and 25% turnover
31 Jan 2024 HR
DLUHC perm sec quizzed over staff satisfaction and 25% turnover
Sarah Healey says structural issues on civil service pay are partly to blame
Northern Ireland: Return to power sharing in sight as DUP agrees deal
30 Jan 2024 HR
Northern Ireland: Return to power sharing in sight as DUP agrees deal
Northern Ireland Executive is set to return once Westminster government passes legislation
DVSA staff to walk out over 'reckless' plan to clear test backlog
30 Jan 2024 HR
DVSA staff to walk out over 'reckless' plan to clear test backlog
Driver services recovery programme to cut down waiting times creates “significant safety risks”, PCS says
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – January 29
29 Jan 2024 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – January 29
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
PCS to launch judicial review over Border Force anti-strike law
29 Jan 2024 HR
PCS to launch judicial review over Border Force anti-strike law
Union says the legislation restricts right to strike under the European Convention on Human Rights
'Far from Rolls Royce service': Ex-commissioner slams Home Office disinterest in his work
26 Jan 2024 HR
'Far from Rolls Royce service': Ex-commissioner slams Home Office disinterest in his work
Former Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner reveals frustration with officials