Civil Service Awards 2025 winners announced
10 Dec HR

Civil Service Awards 2025 winners announced

See the full list of winners at the 20th anniversary special ceremony
by Tevye Markson
FCDO’s domestic staff to ‘bear brunt’ of job cuts, perm sec says
12 Dec HR
FCDO’s domestic staff to ‘bear brunt’ of job cuts, perm sec says
Sajid Javid reflects on departments with most 'passionate' staff
12 Dec HR
Sajid Javid reflects on departments with most 'passionate' staff
Acting national statistician Emma Rourke to leave ONS
11 Dec HR
Acting national statistician Emma Rourke to leave ONS
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
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