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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DHSC offers £200k for 'outstanding' leader to head medicines regulator
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Candidates must be able to respond to "unprecedented evolution in medicines and medical technology", including genomics and AI
Thriving in the Workplace: The Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network's unofficial guide
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Building a great career in the civil service shouldn't depend on your background. In this guide, the Government Government Socio-Economic Diversity Network shines a light on the unwritten rules of navigating the civil service and provides officials with practical, honest and impartial careers advice
Targeting higher pay rises at senior civil servants would be 'justifiable' – IFS
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Directors general are 16% worse off in real terms than a decade ago, think tank finds
Gove gets Acoba go-ahead to become Spectator editor
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Watchdog says there's “low” risk former secretary of state could be seen to have been offered the role as a reward for decisions made, or actions taken in office
New 'duty of candour' for officials will include criminal sanctions, Starmer says
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PM says Hillsborough Law will serve as "law for Liverpool" and for the victims of the disaster, and for victims of all scandals
MoJ starts recruitment for independent public advocate
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MoJ starts recruitment for independent public advocate
The advocate will help victims of major incidents access information and support and speak to public authorities on their behalf
Aberdeen confirmed as base for GB Energy
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Aberdeen confirmed as base for GB Energy
GB Energy "could only really ever be based in one place in Scotland", says Starmer
HMRC board to be chaired by minister for first time
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Tradition-bucking appointment comes as part of package of HMRC reforms as Reeves confirms progress on hiring 5,000 more staff
Civil Service Muslim Network resumes activities following review
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Civil Service Muslim Network resumes activities following review
Senior civil servants appointed “to ensure all network activity is in line with relevant guidance”
Fast Stream retains second place in UK grad employer rankings
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Fast Stream retains second place in UK grad employer rankings
Civil service graduate scheme finishes runner-up to PwC
Helen MacNamara joins Future Governance Forum think tank
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Helen MacNamara joins Future Governance Forum think tank
Former deputy cabinet secretary's appointment “marks the beginning of a new phase” for the FGF
'I want civil servants in the office' – Reeves
23 Sep 2024 HR
'I want civil servants in the office' – Reeves
Chancellor's comments come as Cabinet Office minister confirms "expectation for 60% office attendance" still in place