...of a civil servant, and helped me to imagine myself in the role. I was surprised by the breadth of roles available: from coders to communicators to commercial officers. The...
...great deal of mutual support across the faith and belief networks at our cross-government gatherings. Humanists believe in freedom of faith and belief. They defend the right of their colleagues...
...UK. For every civil servant, regardless of your role, adopting the principles of the Magenta Book is crucial for ensuring that government is driven by rigorous evidence, guaranteeing that taxpayer...
...Trade) I bet you can think of someone, or a team, who deserves a nomination. Ask yourself: Do you know of a team who have displayed excellence in promoting skills...
...our professional code, with its values of objectivity, impartiality, honesty and integrity, and the skills of our craft, such as analysis, evidence, and consultation. But we also need tenacity, humility,...
...social code that emphasises collective accomplishments and a disdain for showing off. Janteloven became the foundation of my media strategy. I decided we would run a positive campaign, focusing on...
...Analyst Apprentice in the Economics, Strategy and Analytics team and looking forward to starting his out-of-office learning. He joined the FRC after graduating from the University of Kent with a...
...and colleagues of employees with any of the above conditions. We are also looking for allies who are keen to make the workplace more diverse and equal. The network offers...
...himself (he was a university professor), but he understood what the institution represented: hugely talented people, in service of the public, a cornerstone of democracy, and admired around the world....
...was a sailor, often away for months, so having him at the table always felt special. We’d present food at the ancestors’ altar first, offering prayers of thanks. Then we’d...
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