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
NICS lifts recruitment freeze to fill hundreds of vacancies
24 Oct 2023 HR
NICS lifts recruitment freeze to fill hundreds of vacancies
Around 900 roles could be filled that are "essential" to deliver services, replace staff who have left and respond to new demands
Simon Case taking several weeks off with 'private medical matter'
23 Oct 2023 HR
Simon Case taking several weeks off with 'private medical matter'
Several perm secs to temporarily take on each of his responsibilities, reports suggest
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 22 Sept-23 Oct
23 Oct 2023 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 22 Sept-23 Oct
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Ofqual might not get permanent chief until 2025, education secretary warns
20 Oct 2023 HR
Ofqual might not get permanent chief until 2025, education secretary warns
Gillian Keegan tells MPs she plans to appoint an interim replacement for Jo Saxton for up to a year
Efficiency is a moral imperative – but there are few incentives in Whitehall to really do more for less
20 Oct 2023 HR
Efficiency is a moral imperative – but there are few incentives in Whitehall to really do more for less
Every pound that is wasted is a pound that could have been used to improve people’s lives, but little is done to recognise those who identify specific risks to spending, or operational bottlenecks to greater efficiency
Francis Maude’s review of Whitehall should lead to cross-party agreement on civil service reform
19 Oct 2023 HR
Francis Maude’s review of Whitehall should lead to cross-party agreement on civil service reform
Leaked proposals for a new settlement for ministers and civil servants are mostly to be welcomed
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
19 Oct 2023 HR
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
But PACAC says response to its report fails to clarify government’s aims and doesn't address consistency concerns
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
19 Oct 2023 HR
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
Firm will help department to support colleagues “through difficult times”
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
17 Oct 2023 HR
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
Helen MacNamara describes “explosions of new people causing chaos” and “fights over ownership” during pandemic
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
17 Oct 2023 HR
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
Officials working in Inland Pre-Clearance secure “shift worker” recognition
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
16 Oct 2023 HR
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
The role has been vacant since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down in April 2022
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
16 Oct 2023 HR
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
Oliver Dowden confirms commitment to fund third Birmingham hub after “terminating” original plans
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
16 Oct 2023 HR
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
Government advisers accused of being reluctant to learn from other countries, inquiry documents show
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
16 Oct 2023 HR
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
Academy trust leader has pledged to champion children and make Ofsted more compassionate
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
13 Oct 2023 HR
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
Chief scientific adviser will ensure policy on food insecurity, gender inequality and pandemic preparedness is informed by "high-quality research"
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
12 Oct 2023 HR
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
Chief exec says 32-hour week matches agency's values of being "bold and ambitious"
TfL veteran appointed to National Infrastructure Commission
12 Oct 2023 HR
TfL veteran appointed to National Infrastructure Commission
Michèle Dix was managing director of planning and Crossrail 2 at Transport for London
HMRC offers staff 'frankly embarrassing' 1% pay bump to give up flexible hours
11 Oct 2023 HR
HMRC offers staff 'frankly embarrassing' 1% pay bump to give up flexible hours
Union warns officials off scheme as department rolls our permanent annual-leave selling scheme
Defra accused of 'fire-and-rehire by stealth' after blocking internal transfers Exclusive
10 Oct 2023 HR
Defra accused of 'fire-and-rehire by stealth' after blocking internal transfers
Union says NDPB staff feel "trapped" after department says they must resign before taking up civil service jobs
FCDO seeks DG to lead development work
10 Oct 2023 HR
FCDO seeks DG to lead development work
Second perm sec Nick Dyer says his old job is an “opportunity to make a positive difference to lives across the globe"
MoJ’s rape adviser quits over civil service's 'lack of will'
09 Oct 2023 HR
MoJ’s rape adviser quits over civil service's 'lack of will'
Some civil servants "bought into" myths about rape, Emily Hunt says as she describes "dispiriting" lack of progress despite some "excellent" officials
DWP plans new base for Universal Credit fraud taskforce
09 Oct 2023 HR
DWP plans new base for Universal Credit fraud taskforce
Department recruits for 600 fraud-and-error officers who will work at Swindon complex
DLUHC names full intervention team for Birmingham City Council
06 Oct 2023 HR
DLUHC names full intervention team for Birmingham City Council
Cabinet Office’s crown representative for top tech firms is one of six specialists being parachuted in to help “bankrupt” authority
Generalist scheme axed in Fast Stream revamp Exclusive
06 Oct 2023 HR
Generalist scheme axed in Fast Stream revamp
Grad programme pathway is split into individual policy and operational delivery schemes