...the Civil Service. Many of those appointed came through our new purpose-built assessment centre in Newcastle, which was introduced to make us more accessible to a wider demographic. Recommendations implemented...
...of digital we need the capacity, skills and imagination to rethink services. This is not about bringing in armies of coders. We need more ‘digital architects’ who can step back...
...recommendations, the team began implementing serious change to the assessment process to increase diversity. This included opening a new assessment centre in Newcastle, so that people don’t have to travel...
...race. Ethnic minority representation in the service overall now nearly matches the UK's economically active population. There have been increases at every grade, with 18% of new civil servants in...
...outside the office were encouraged; everyone knew I was new to the UK and wanted me to settle well, with a good work-life balance. After a few months in the...
...this year. Achieving the aims of the new cross-Civil Service D&I Strategy and becoming the UK's most inclusive employer relies on action by everyone, led by departments, functions and professions...
...gain new perspectives, new skills and the great privilege of connecting with people whom we might otherwise never encounter, not knowing where it all might lead. If you would like...
Sir Jeremy Heywood Two weeks ago, we published our new Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy – a strategy we can all be proud of, that stretches our ambition and...
...priorities and was able to contribute to some of the meetings, including discussing the plans for the launch of the new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the direction of the apprenticeship...
...flies over the Ministry of Defence In recent years, the colour purple has been increasingly associated with disability, symbolising a new positive narrative about the contribution of disabled people in...
