Dear colleagues, On my first day in the Civil Service 25 years ago, my father said it was the proudest day of his life. He was not a civil servant himself (he was a university professor), but he understood what …
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Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated
The 2026 update to the Magenta Book represents the most significant shift in government evaluation standards since 2020, moving the needle from "measuring what happened" to "learning how to improve in real-time." Led by the Evaluation Task Force (ETF), the …
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 – My Family’s Story - Dalya Wittenberg
Dalya Wittenberg shares how tracing her grandparents' escape from Nazi-occupied Poland led her to become a Holocaust educator – and why passing on survivor stories matters more than ever. The first time I disclosed to colleagues that I am a …
Be the difference: Why every civil servant should consider charity trusteeship
As civil servants, we dedicate our careers to public service, working tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK. But did you know there's another way to show your impact – one that could enrich your career whilst …