...such as promoting the new learning offer. Some disabled colleagues continue to report barriers, such as their line manager refusing to complete a Workplace Adjustment Passport. We need to address...
...awarded the contract to a new supplier. Through clear performance targets, close management of the contract and effective working with the new supplier, we have seen consistently strong performance during...
...the programme. What made this wave different was that they were the first to come through the new purpose-built assessment centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This was introduced in 2016 as part...
...change. The input of senior officials from a wide range of countries (including Canada, Estonia, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Slovakia, and the UK) was particularly valuable to...
...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...
...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...
