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A Champion’s farewell: Celebrating faith, belief and belonging in the Civil Service

Susanna McGibbon, Civil Service Faith and Belief Champion

A Champion’s farewell: Celebrating faith, belief and belonging in the Civil Service

Susanna McGibbon reflects on the communities, connections and progress that made her time as Civil Service Faith and Belief Champion one of the greatest honours of her career. I’ve been fortunate to see first-hand the incredible work of our networks …

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Social investment and the new Government Inclusive Economy Unit

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 11 October 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders

The introduction of the Government Inclusive Economy Unit builds on the Civil Service's proud record in assisting the development of social investment, as Jeremy Heywood explains.

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World Mental Health Day – caring for the carers

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 10 October 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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On World Mental Health Day, Civil Service Health and Well-Being Champion Jonathan Jones explains why we need to provide workplace support for civil servants with caring responsibilities.

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Learning to be better leaders

Posted by: Adam Woodroffe, Posted on: 7 October 2016 - Categories: Effective leaders
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Effective leaders are more aware of how they are perceived by others, says Adam Woodroffe, who delivers leadership courses on behalf of Civil Service Learning.

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Sharing and showcasing – what the Job Share and Alternative Working Network have been up to

Posted by: Caz Thomas, Posted on: 6 October 2016 - Categories: A great place to work
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What's been happening in the world of job sharing in the Civil Service? Caz Thomas, Chair of the Job Share and Alternative Working Network, brings us up to date.

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Let's all be more 'back aware'

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 5 October 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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In BackCare Awareness Week, Civil Service Health and Well-being Champion Jonathan Jones has some useful tips on minimising the risk of back pain and strain.

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The People Survey 2016 - make your voice heard

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 3 October 2016 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
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The Civil Service People Survey 2016 is open. Jeremy Heywood urges civil servants to take part and directly influence real change in the organisation.

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Discovering a new world of IT with ‘Columbus’

Posted by: Jon Thompson, Posted on: 3 October 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes
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The 'Columbus' programme, which is managing HMRC's exit from the ASPIRE IT contract, is the largest IT transformation programme in Europe.

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Where are we on diversity and inclusion?

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 30 September 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Jeremy Heywood gives an update on progress towards realising the Civil Service's ambition to be the UK's most inclusive employer.

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Inclusive leadership – building disability confidence

Posted by: Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion, Posted on: 28 September 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Effective leaders

Our Disability Champion explains the ‘magic ratio 5:1’ for successful relationships and how it can make you a more inclusive leader.

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Small businesses of Britain need you!

Posted by: Emma Jones, Posted on: 27 September 2016 - Categories: Commercial skills
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The new Small Business Crown Representative, Emma Jones, sets out her priorities – and has something to ask of civil servants.

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