Be confident to speak up – encouraging a positive whistleblowing culture in the Civil Service
John Manzoni writes about creating a culture in the Civil Service where people feel empowered to raise concerns when they feel that something is wrong.
John Manzoni became Chief Executive of the Civil Service on 13 October 2014. He became Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office in August 2015.
He joined the Cabinet Office in February 2014 as Chief Executive of the Major Projects Authority.
John Manzoni writes about creating a culture in the Civil Service where people feel empowered to raise concerns when they feel that something is wrong.
In National Inclusion Week, John Manzoni explains why a truly inclusive workforce acknowledges faith, religion and belief, as well as all other protected characteristics.
Today we’re sad to say goodbye and thank you to Stephen Foreshew-Cain, Executive Director of GDS. Stephen is leaving GDS after two years, first as Chief Operating Officer and then as Executive Director. As Chief Operating Officer, Stephen oversaw the establishment of …
John Manzoni says the enthusiasm he witnessed at Civil Service Live for self-improvement and helping others to develop is crucial to realising the vision of 'A Brilliant Civil Service'.
Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni outline the aims of the new Civil Service Workforce Plan.
Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni set out a new vision for the future of the Civil Service.
Chief Executive of the Civil Service John Manzoni highlights the Government Communication Service to illustrate the development of cross-government functions - the "glue" of government.
Getting the best deal for government is essential, say Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni – which is why strengthening commercial capability in the Civil Service is one of their top priorities.
John Manzoni visited Nottingham recently to see for himself the benefits, challenges and opportunities of new, more collaborative ways of working between departments and local and national government.
You can register now for Civil Service Live, the biggest learning event in the calendar for civil servants. And this year, the event has a special purpose, as John Manzoni explains.
The Civil Service does the practical and administrative work of government. More than half of all civil servants provide services direct to the public.
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