What ‘purdah’ means for civil servants

...of civil servants in the lead-up to, during and immediately after the election - it’s business as usual. The term ‘purdah’ is often used, unofficially, to describe the period immediately...
...of civil servants in the lead-up to, during and immediately after the election - it’s business as usual. The term ‘purdah’ is often used, unofficially, to describe the period immediately...
...there is clearly much we share. Having the opportunity to see what works, to learn from each other and to use that evidence to improve both policy-making and public services...
...utterly dependent on my smartphone. The phone part is entirely subordinate to a range of other functions, from travel planning, to tweeting, to paying for stuff (no more sprints to...
...To achieve this, we must ensure disabled colleagues can access support and tools needed to carry out their roles. We also need to ensure everyone knows the importance of accessibility,...
...need to feel valued, safe and listened to. It has to be a two-way conversation with mutual respect, especially if you are senior in grade to the person or group...
...to get online, that means more than 100,000 people will be empowered – not only to use government services, but to access all the economic, social, health and wellbeing opportunities...
...to use my passport to agree my workplace adjustments. With the adjustments in place, I’ve been able to carry on pursuing my chosen roles and career path. It has even...
...protocols; especially when it came to colleagues who had to attend an office or court building where tasks couldn’t be done remotely. Andy described how CPS worked “intensely to establish...
...stimulated debate. It enabled us to really listen to diverse users, identify expectations and challenges, and how we should respond to them. Ongoing dialogue and data websites can lead to...
...from stress, to addiction, to bullying, to relationships, to life-long conditions. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is body image – how we think and feel about...