Spreading the word about apprenticeships
HMRC apprentice Joe Powell talks about his work as a software developer and why he's joined the ranks of apprentice ambassadors.
A great place to work
A range of blogs illustrating the theme of the same name, one of the four supporting pillars of the vision of 'A Brilliant Civil Service'.
The strapline for this theme is: "A brilliant Civil Service - a great place to work. It will continue to be inclusive, flexible, modern and connected, sitting at the heart of a wider public service. In everything we do we will encourage openness, challenge, innovation and excellence."
The three other pillars of the vision are: Improved outcomes; Effective leaders; Skilled people.
The Places for Growth Programme: driving growth across the UK
Tamsin Morgan highlights an initiative for correcting the regional imbalance in Civil Service roles and boosting local growth.
Reflect, recognise and share!
Welsh Government Permanent Secretary Shan Morgan says there is growing evidence that the best way to help people improve and excel comes from recognising and building on strengths.
Personal disability stories: Part 5 ‒ Ross’s story
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Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion, Posted on:
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A great place to work, Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion, Health & Wellbeing
In this latest of our series of personal disability stories, introduced by Civil Service Disability Champion Philip Rutnam, Ross Duncan discusses his dyslexia.
Positive principles for mental wellbeing
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Rupert McNeil, Government Chief People Officer, Civil Service Human Resources, Cabinet Office, Posted on:
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A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion, Health & Wellbeing
Rupert McNeil looks at the expanding range of mental health support for civil servants.
Making a difference to young people
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Jake McClure, Posted on:
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A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion
Cabinet Office's Jake McClure, currently on a secondment with City & Guilds Group, extols the value of volunteering as an enterprise adviser supporting young people into a career.
Shortlist announced for the 2018 Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion Awards
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Civil Service Blog Team, Posted on:
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A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion
Who's in line for a Diversity & Inclusion Award?
Keeping in touch helps me feel like me
Louise Miller of Government Digital Service describes how she's stayed in contact with the world of work during maternity leave, and how this has helped her.
Why Pride matters
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Sue Owen, DCMS Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service LGB&TI Champion, Posted on:
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A great place to work, Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
On the eve of the 'Pride in London Parade', Sue Owen, Civil Service Champion for the LGB&TI community, explains what Pride means to her.
Starting a conversation on gender equality – #FollowTheFlag
As part of the celebrations for the centenary of some women getting the right to vote, the distinctive Suffrage Flag is being taken on a relay around the UK and overseas.