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Hearing loss and Covid: Simon’s and Sue’s experience

Ben Merrick, Director, Overseas Territories Directorate, HM Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, 19 November 2020 - Diversity and inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized

Earlier this year, when I shared my experience on working from home during the pandemic, some disabled colleagues observed that a large proportion of civil servants working flexibly, provided new opportunities for greater inclusion and line manager empathy. Conversely, I’m …

Disability History Month 2020: Influencing Change in the Civil Service for 21 Years

Paul Willgoss, 18 November 2020 - Better policymaking, Diversity and inclusion, Health and wellbeing, Improved outcomes

The Civil Service Disability Network has been around for 21 years now. Our remit is to champion disability, remove barriers and influence change. I guess all those years ago, we didn’t think that it would still matter today as much …

Exploring the Climate Challenge

Sara Ronayne, 11 November 2020 - Better policymaking, Climate change

Global warming is considered one of the greatest threats of our time, and it calls for an unprecedented government response. In the face of this huge climate challenge, we require greater collaboration between Civil Service departments and professions than ever …

Making a big noise about Menopause

Marina Bolton, Director of Civil Service Organisation Development, Design, Culture and Inclusion, 4 November 2020 - Good management, Health & Wellbeing, Health and wellbeing

It has been an interesting year for so many reasons, not least the need for us all to navigate a ‘new normal’ brought about by the presence of Covid 19 and the associated restrictions and distress that comes with it. …

My Black History Month memories, heroes, gratitude and the art of paying it forwards

Philip Orumwense CBE, 30 October 2020 - A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion, Year of Inclusion

Black History Month (BHM) to me signifies a time of celebrations. Celebrations of the efforts of our heroes past and present, of their efforts expended in driving inclusivity and improving our lived experiences and most importantly it signifies how far …

Leadership in Action: supporting our personal professional development

Rupert McNeil, Government Chief People Officer, Civil Service Human Resources, Cabinet Office, 30 October 2020 - Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders, Leadership in Action

Mid-year review in the Civil Service is a great time to reflect on our own professional development, and for those in our teams. How people do this is very personal, for example, how we like to revise for exams, take …

Making Occupational Health Work For You

Amanda Hinkley, 26 October 2020 - A great place to work, Health and wellbeing, Occupational health

As a civil servant you can access Occupational Health (OH) advice if you have a health issue or disability affecting your wellbeing or ability to work. This specialist medical advice can help you and your manager work together to ensure …

The prisons that transform offenders’ lives and job prospects

Chris Moore, 22 October 2020 - Better policymaking, Good management, Improved outcomes, More skilled

The Clink training restaurant opened its doors at HMP High Down 10 years ago, the first ever restaurant to open to the public within the walls of a working prison. Since then, The Clink has taught culinary skills to more …

Smarter Working in the Age of COVID-19

Emma Deeny, 21 October 2020 - A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work

The Government Property Agency (GPA) recently announced the Smarter Working Live 2020 conference and awards show will now take place virtually on 26 November. GPA’s Emma Deeny caught up with some finalists of the ‘Project of the Year’ category - …

Making space: Why sponsorship matters

Elisabeth Ukanah, 20 October 2020 - A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion, Year of Inclusion

Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the rich, expansive culture, accomplishments and contributions of African and Caribbean men and women in British society. Earlier this year, the death of an African American man - George Floyd - sparked …

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