With Christmas fast approaching, most civil servants will be looking forward to a well-earned break at home. I want to thank all colleagues throughout the UK and beyond for their...
...time in homeless shelters, all of which they find rewarding in deeply meaningful ways. For myself, having previously worked for the UN in Sudan and Nepal, I wanted to continue...
...services for UK citizens and better value for money for the taxpayer. The government spends around £44 billion each year on contracts with third-party providers. That money is used to...
...greater accountability and assurance. Better recording of LGB&TI inclusion remains a priority for the Civil Service. Otherwise, how can we know, for example, whether learning and career opportunities are equally...
...movement of people, vehicles, products and wildlife. As well as improving their technical knowledge, I look for opportunities for staff to respond flexibly and collaboratively, with an eye on future...
...for life. It was also a job you needed an education for, if at least secondary school level. When I was a child, my father used to bring home unwanted...
...in the room for a healthy debate, and only one woman. When seeking volunteers, I specifically asked people to put themselves forward as voluntary temporary members of the executive group...
...the Charity for Civil Servants helped improve his quality of life. Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping, but the good news is, it usually gets better by making some...
Oliver Dowden, Minister for Implementation Emerging technologies bring great opportunities for government – they can help us work more efficiently and effectively. They can prepare us for the future. And...
...– and we don’t just stop what we’re doing because our objectives have ‘expired’! Most of us are clear on what we are responsible for and need to deliver. Setting...
