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World Cancer Day: our journeys are unique, but we thrive when united

World Cancer Day: our journeys are unique, but we thrive when united

This year the Civil Service Working Through Cancer Network will show support for World Cancer Day on 4 February by focusing our events on the unique human story behind every cancer diagnosis, and how by uniting we are stronger and …

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Making the leap into quantum technologies

Posted by: Professor Sir Mark Walport, Posted on: 26 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Sir Mark Walport says the UK has an opportunity to seize the advantages of its leading role in the development of new quantum technologies.

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Office cake culture - public health issue or harmless social tradition?

Posted by: Liza Pawlowska, Posted on: 24 January 2017 - Categories: Our Civil Service
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Liza Pawlowska, a member of the Mental Wellbeing Network in HM Treasury, looks at the nutritional issues around 'office cake'.

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Risk management in government - a challenge of our time

Posted by: Sir Ian Cheshire, Posted on: 18 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Government Lead Non-Executive Sir Ian Cheshire welcomes the publication of a new framework for risk management in government.

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Building line manager disability confidence

Posted by: Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion, Posted on: 17 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Philip Rutnam explains what the Civil Service is doing to address the two biggest barriers to recruiting, retaining and developing people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

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Ambition, scale, complexity – a private sector view of the Civil Service

Posted by: John Bentley, Posted on: 16 January 2017 - Categories: A great place to work

John Bentley from Severn Trent Water reflects on his experience after six months of a Civil Service secondment.

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Making the best use of diverse talents and perspectives

Posted by: John Pullinger, Posted on: 13 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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How can we make the most of the talent in our diverse workforce? National Statistician John Pullinger reports on an initiative in the Government Statistical Service.

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Top tips for a fit and healthy 2017

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 9 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Read Civil Service Health and Well-being Champion Jonathan Jones's tips for those resolving to live healthier this year.

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Be an ally – it’s important

Posted by: Kevin Oliver, Posted on: 6 January 2017 - Categories: Diversity and inclusion
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Civil servant Kevin Oliver on why he believes being an 'ally' is important for inclusivity and fairness in the workplace and society at large.

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Changing the way we work

Posted by: John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Posted on: 21 December 2016 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
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Following the announcement of the new Government Hub at Canary Wharf, John Manzoni encourages nominations for The Way We Work (TW3) Awards celebrating the transformation of Civil Service work and workplaces.

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What the Armed Forces Covenant means for civil servants

Posted by: Stephen Lovegrove, Posted on: 20 December 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stephen Lovegrove looks at how civil servants are supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

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