Ramadan in the Civil Service
Central London Mosque in Regent's Park, central London. Every year nearly three million Muslims across the UK observe Ramadan, which started this week. Ramadan is the month of fasting for...
Diversity and inclusion
Post-TAP Launch: Challenge, Change, Champion!
Posted by:
Sue Owen, DCMS Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service LGB&TI Champion and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
...their annual performance assessments, demonstrating how the Civil Service values their contribution to business priorities. IDAHOBIT The Rainbow flag over 100 Parliament Street On 17 May, the Civil Service joined...
I'm proud to champion the Summer Diversity Internship Programme
Posted by:
Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
...the Civil Service and how it operates, and becoming involved in projects, along with developing broader skills. This year we have our biggest ever cohort – over 300 interns, involving...
Celebrating Success: Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2015
Posted by:
Sir Simon Fraser, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
With nominations for the 2015 Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion Awards closing on 19 June, our Diversity Champion Sir Simon Fraser explains why it's important to recognise the achievements of those who are helping us to value difference.
Moving forward with Pride
...towards LGB&T people, both in the department and the wider world. Indeed, I’m writing this blog just days after the Republic of Ireland voted ‘Yes’ to gay marriage – proof...
Guest blog from Robert Hannigan on promoting diversity in GCHQ
GCHQ Director Robert Hannigan talks about his pride at seeing the Doughnut sporting the rainbow colours, and the importance of diversity at his department.
Disability is not ‘different’, it’s just normal
Posted by:
Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
Philip Rutnam, Permanent Secretary for the Department for Transport and Civil Service Disability Champion I am absolutely delighted to be taking on the role of Disability Champion across the Civil...
The best career decision I’ve ever made – a male perspective on jobsharing
Ten years ago, Tom Powell didn't even think jobsharing was open to him. Now, he says it's the best thing he's ever done.
Social mobility in the Civil Service
Posted by:
John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
...important agenda in your area. Improving social mobility just makes sense. Like race, gender or age, there should be no social barriers to developing a successful career in the Civil...
Racial equality in the Civil Service
Posted by:
Sir Richard Heaton, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Statement
Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary Richard Heaton talks about his role as Civil Service Race Champion and the importance of racial equality.