The briefings against Chris Wormald damage the trust that is essential to good government
23 Oct HR

The briefings against Chris Wormald damage the trust that is essential to good government

For the Cummings admirers in No.10 reading this: Anyone can break a system down, putting it back together is a different skill
by Dave Penman
‘World leading’ climate scientist hired as DESNZ chief scientific adviser
23 Oct HR
‘World leading’ climate scientist hired as DESNZ chief scientific adviser
‘Whitehall’s best kept secret’: MPs urge government to unlock public-facing civil servants’ potential
23 Oct HR
‘Whitehall’s best kept secret’: MPs urge government to unlock public-facing civil servants’ potential
Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose', Shabana Mahmood says
23 Oct HR
Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose', Shabana Mahmood 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
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