Unions demand urgent meeting with Barclay over 'crass' announcement of 91,000 job cuts
17 May HR

Unions demand urgent meeting with Barclay over 'crass' announcement of 91,000 job cuts

Cabinet Office minister has yet to comment on plans to cut 91,000 jobs – a figure unions say has been “plucked from the air"
by Beckie Smith
Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of 'blind ideology' after previously backing civil service flexible working
18 May HR
Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of 'blind ideology' after previously backing civil service flexible working
Saving grace: NS&I chief Ian Ackerley on Covid turbulence, select committee grillings and green investment
18 May HR
Saving grace: NS&I chief Ian Ackerley on Covid turbulence, select committee grillings and green investment
Comms staff strategy shifts focus to 'sustainable' headcount reductions and regional rebalancing
18 May HR
Comms staff strategy shifts focus to 'sustainable' headcount reductions and regional rebalancing
Ex-civil service head questions plans for large-scale staff cuts
03 May 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 25
25 Apr HR
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New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Read the April 2022 edition of Civil Service World
25 Apr HR
Read the April 2022 edition of Civil Service World
Outgoing chief people officer Rupert McNeil reflects on his career and tells CSW what's next in this people-focused issue
‘Images of Marley’s ghost’: Dorries slams Rees-Mogg’s ‘Dickensian' war on home working
25 Apr HR
‘Images of Marley’s ghost’: Dorries slams Rees-Mogg’s ‘Dickensian' war on home working
Backlash at government efficiency minister’s views on officials working from home
Red light, green light: examining the government's progress on improving its performance
22 Apr HR
Red light, green light: examining the government's progress on improving its performance
CSW assesses progress against key actions set out in the Declaration on Government Reform, and explores how volunteering can boost skills and support key priorities
Red light, green light: examining the government's progress on empowering its people
22 Apr HR
Red light, green light: examining the government's progress on empowering its people
In the final part of our series exploring the Declaration on Government Reform, CSW assesses progress against actions designed – according to the document – to ensure there are the “best people leading and working in government to deliver better outcomes for citizens”.
As ministers urge civil servants back to the office, we need more nuance and less petty politics
21 Apr HR
As ministers urge civil servants back to the office, we need more nuance and less petty politics
As Jacob Rees-Mogg tours offices likes a prefect taking register, he would be better advised to talk to staff about what they are doing to support the country and his government
Rees-Mogg names Brexit Opportunities Unit head, 10 months after recruitment opens
21 Apr HR
Rees-Mogg names Brexit Opportunities Unit head, 10 months after recruitment opens
Minister also promises government will 'reform' Northern Ireland Protocol if the EU will not
No.10 perm sec ‘eyes pared-back Downing Street headcount’
21 Apr HR
No.10 perm sec ‘eyes pared-back Downing Street headcount’
Dozens of senior staff set to be transferred to Cabinet Office, according to report
DfE staff told to return to pre-pandemic office working ‘immediately’
21 Apr HR
DfE staff told to return to pre-pandemic office working ‘immediately’
Education secretary tells MPs office attendance will improve after figures highlight bottom-of-the-table rates
Hundreds of officials drafted to Home Office to clear Ukraine refugee visa backlog
20 Apr HR
Hundreds of officials drafted to Home Office to clear Ukraine refugee visa backlog
Decision comes after staff reportedly resisted attempts to set up a cross-department "situation room"
MoD appoints new Defence Infrastructure Organisation chief
20 Apr HR
MoD appoints new Defence Infrastructure Organisation chief
Mike Green joins DIO after ten years in the Department for Education
ICO ends criminal probe into leaked DHSC footage of Hancock
20 Apr HR
ICO ends criminal probe into leaked DHSC footage of Hancock
Watchdog says there is “insufficient evidence” to prosecute pair over CCTV images that cost health secretary his job
Rees-Mogg: Civil servants must make 'rapid return' to office
19 Apr HR
Rees-Mogg: Civil servants must make 'rapid return' to office
Ministers told to send a "clear message" that officials should not be working from home