Where we're going with diversity and inclusion
...our record on social mobility. We have more to do This is, however, only the start. We have much more to do to achieve our objective. But we now have...
On 24 October 2018 Sir Jeremy Heywood announced in a personal statement that he was standing down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to concentrate on his recovery from ill health.
He was appointed Cabinet Secretary following the announcement of Sir Gus O’Donnell’s retirement in December 2011. From September 2014 Jeremy also took on the title Head of the Civil Service.
...our record on social mobility. We have more to do This is, however, only the start. We have much more to do to achieve our objective. But we now have...
Jeremy Heywood welcomes the creation of a cross-government advisory panel to help departments design and carry out effective policy trials – and find out what works.
Jeremy Heywood pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she becomes our longest-serving monarch.
Jeremy Heywood looks at how the Behavioural Insights Team's latest report highlights a potential solution to the challenge of reducing deaths from smoking.
...well as communications to staff by others including DfT and FCO. The Government already offers a range of support for disabled workers and employers – for example, the Mental Health...
As the internationally-renowned Behavioural Insights Team - the so-called 'Nudge Unit' - publishes its latest report, Jeremy Heywood looks at the impact of behavioural science on policy making and helping people make better decisions in their lives.
Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Sir Jeremy Heywood explains what the first Budget of the new Parliament means for civil servants.
Jeremy Heywood announces the appointment of Sue Owen as the new Civil Service Diversity Champion, and of Jon Thompson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, as the first holder of the new position of Civil Service Social Mobility Champion.
It's time to book your place at Civil Service Live 2015, the biggest learning opportunity of the year, with events around the country. As Sir Jeremy Heywood writes, everyone can benefit from attending and learning something new.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Civil Service Awards, which recognise the great work of civil servants. Nominations for the 2015 awards are now open and Head of the Civil Service Sir Jeremy Heywood explains why it is important that we celebrate our achievements.
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