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.
The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron, introduces - and invites nominations for - a new award for clarity in communication, which he believes is central to the role of civil servants in providing the very best public service we can. The award will be presented at the Civil Service Awards 2015.
Have you heard about the Civil Service Live Innovation Prize? Professor Sir Mark Walport, Government Chief Scientific Adviser talks about the amazing experience on offer.
Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Sir Jeremy Heywood explains what the first Budget of the new Parliament means for civil servants.
There’s no substitute for getting out and about to learn about what's going on in the frontline, says DWP Permanent Secretary Robert Devereux
Sir Ian Cheshire was appointed Government Lead Non-Executive in April this year. As his first annual report in the role is published, Sir Ian sets out his priorities.
The Government’s proposals for ‘English Votes for English Laws’ will be debated in the Commons before the summer recess later this month. Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and First Parliamentary Counsel Richard Heaton explains what the proposed changes mean for the Civil Service.
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.
John Manzoni explains the relationship between experience and skills behind the concept of "T-shaped" civil servants, which he will be talking about at Civil Service Live later this year.
