...people from other government departments and to partner on project work. When I was promoted to HO (HEO grade), this consolidated my new skills and continued to boost my confidence....
...new solutions to old problems. The UK is now a global leader in applying behavioural insights and evidence of 'what works' to policy development and implementation. Subtle ‘nudges’ in government...
...I am also a trustee of the HALO Trust (the international demining charity) and TeamRubicon UK (a new disaster relief charity). I was motivated to take on these volunteering opportunities...
Dr Janet Barker Mid-year is a point at which we all take stock. Many of us revisit our development plans and find that - like our New Year’s resolutions -...
John Pullinger, CB In the last week alone, government statisticians have released nearly 100 new statistics on important areas such as the prison population, the agricultural industry, crime, overseas travel...
...other inspectors with new and interesting avenues of work to maintain people's interest in their job. He actively seeks out new initiatives and collaborations with international inspectorates and passes on...
...and clear-eyed commercial management; by embracing new technology and acquiring new skills; by putting the needs of the public over and above the ingrained habits of the organisation; by inspiring...
...learn new skills and develop new experiences while doing some great work for important causes. Did you know that people who volunteer also have significantly higher levels of life satisfaction...
...the United Nations General Assembly. Its aim is to promote an understanding of disability issues, galvanise action that addresses barriers to access for people with disabilities, and draw attention to...
Sir Jeremy Heywood Many congratulations to all those civil servants whose dedicated public service was recognised in the New Year's Honours List. The range of recipients brilliantly illustrates the great...
