Sue Gray questions decision to limit internship scheme to working-class students
04 Sep HR

Sue Gray questions decision to limit internship scheme to working-class students

"I would have found it really difficult when I joined the civil service to not have been exposed to a wider group," former senior civil servant says
by Tevye Markson
DSIT staff numbers increase by more than half as GDS moves in
05 Sep HR
DSIT staff numbers increase by more than half as GDS moves in
Ministers pick preferred new registrar of consultant lobbyists
05 Sep HR
Ministers pick preferred new registrar of consultant lobbyists
The Fast Stream needs to rediscover its sense of purpose
04 Sep HR
The Fast Stream needs to rediscover its sense of purpose
PM warned to stop flexible-working ‘culture war’ with civil service
12 May 2022 HR
PM warned to stop flexible-working ‘culture war’ with civil service
Departmental leaders should decide how – and from where – officials deliver on priorities, FDA chief tells union’s annual conference
HMRC to open 12th regional hub later this month
11 May 2022 HR
HMRC to open 12th regional hub later this month
Manchester will open next as part of a strategy the department says will save it more than £300m by 2026
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 9
09 May 2022 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 9
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
‘We can’t control the tweets’: chief people officer Rupert McNeil on criticism, the Covid response – and why the civil service is like a jellyfish
09 May 2022 HR
‘We can’t control the tweets’: chief people officer Rupert McNeil on criticism, the Covid response – and why the civil service is like a jellyfish
In his final interview as civil service chief people officer, Rupert McNeil talks about his proudest achievements, and the reasons for his departure
'Naked cronyism' jab as two Tory donors appointed to public health roles
06 May 2022 HR
'Naked cronyism' jab as two Tory donors appointed to public health roles
DHSC and UKHSA say all government protocols were followed in making the appointments
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
06 May 2022 HR
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
Sue Owen’s appointment as non-exec chair of advisory board marks return to DMO after 16 years
People Survey: Who’s bucking the trend on bullying, harassment and discrimination?
06 May 2022 HR
People Survey: Who’s bucking the trend on bullying, harassment and discrimination?
Not all departments are improving their scores when it comes to staff reporting workplace problems
EXCL: DfE morale at 'all-time low' over hybrid working row as staff feel 'alienated by leadership' Exclusive
05 May 2022 HR
EXCL: DfE morale at 'all-time low' over hybrid working row as staff feel 'alienated by leadership'
Civil servants demand to know how leaders plan to rebuild trust after office-return guidance and failure to defend them from political attack
DfT to screen job applicants' social media accounts
05 May 2022 HR
DfT to screen job applicants' social media accounts
Capita will also perform social media "recruitment checks" for would-be DVLA and DVSA staff
Government digital profession given licence to offer £45k a year extra for key senior roles
04 May 2022 HR
Government digital profession given licence to offer £45k a year extra for key senior roles
Pilot scheme will allow DDaT posts to tap into ‘pivotal role allowance’
Lingo bingo: decoding the language of the boardroom
04 May 2022 HR
Lingo bingo: decoding the language of the boardroom
The universal language of the boardroom pays dividends to those who can decode it, so here's a crash course
Home Office official found guilty of spiking pregnant lover’s drink with abortion pills
04 May 2022 HR
Home Office official found guilty of spiking pregnant lover’s drink with abortion pills
Deputy director Darren Burke joined the civil service in August 2020
Vaccine Taskforce boss drafted in to deal with HRT crisis
03 May 2022 HR
Vaccine Taskforce boss drafted in to deal with HRT crisis
Madelaine McTernan will focus on resolving supply-chain issues affecting some products
Ex-civil service head questions plans for large-scale staff cuts
03 May 2022 HR
Ex-civil service head questions plans for large-scale staff cuts
Lord Kerslake says huge challenges require “right-sized” workforce as former civil service chief exec Manzoni issues caution over skills gaps
'Our teams are working flat out': Rycroft intervenes in work-from-home row
29 Apr 2022 HR
'Our teams are working flat out': Rycroft intervenes in work-from-home row
Passport Office head's work location has "zero bearing" on delays at the agency, perm sec says
People Survey: Pay satisfaction falls and engagement stalls
29 Apr 2022 HR
People Survey: Pay satisfaction falls and engagement stalls
But just-published results reveal highest-ever work-life balance score among civil servants
MPs renew call for answers on Office of the Prime Minister plans
29 Apr 2022 HR
MPs renew call for answers on Office of the Prime Minister plans
Cabinet Office perm sec is asked again for details, more than two months after original queries
UK Health Security Agency blasted for ‘irresponsible’ job-cut plans
28 Apr 2022 HR
UK Health Security Agency blasted for ‘irresponsible’ job-cut plans
Union says plan to slash headcount by 40% is a bad move that is hammering morale
DLUHC calls in experts to address 'scarcity of senior talent' for Midlands HQ Exclusive
28 Apr 2022 HR
DLUHC calls in experts to address 'scarcity of senior talent' for Midlands HQ
Levelling up department hires recruitment specialists to help boost its "brand" in the region
Unions slam PM’s ‘absurd’ threat to privatise Passport Office
27 Apr 2022 HR
Unions slam PM’s ‘absurd’ threat to privatise Passport Office
Home Office recruitment failures and poor management to blame for backlog, unions say
Rees-Mogg sets out guidance for new ‘bonfire of the quangos’
27 Apr 2022 HR
Rees-Mogg sets out guidance for new ‘bonfire of the quangos’
Teams asked to identify minimum of 5% savings as PM eyes potential for outsourcing ALB functions
Cab sec Simon Case warns PM against work-from-home 'scare tactics'
26 Apr 2022 HR
Cab sec Simon Case warns PM against work-from-home 'scare tactics'
Head of civil service tells Johnson that Jacob Rees-Mogg’s latest drive is “unwise”
Union sets out plans for strike vote on 10% pay claim
26 Apr 2022 HR
Union sets out plans for strike vote on 10% pay claim
PCS says it is now formally in dispute with government and gearing up for conference-season ballot
From the editor: Sorry isn't so hard to say
26 Apr 2022 HR
From the editor: Sorry isn't so hard to say
As the Grenfell Inquiry unfolds, politicians – and some senior officials – must acknowledge their role in systems which are failing