Ramadan in the Civil Service
...celebratory meal and the exchanging of gifts. Ahmed Bashir MBE, Chair of the Civil Service Muslim Network said: Ramadan is not just a month about reflection and giving charity. It’s...
Diversity and inclusion
Post-TAP Launch: Challenge, Change, Champion!
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Sue Owen, DCMS Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service LGB&TI Champion and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
...to support staff networks. There will be new funds they can bid for, which should help those struggling for resources. The work of network leaders will also be recognised in...
I'm proud to champion the Summer Diversity Internship Programme
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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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
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Sir Simon Fraser, Posted on:
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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
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Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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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
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John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service Social mobility is a term we’re probably all familiar with, but how it applies to the Civil Service is less well known....
Racial equality in the Civil Service
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Sir Richard Heaton, Posted on:
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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.