...These changes are politically highly charged. At time of writing, the fiscal framework for Scotland is the subject of intense negotiation between the two governments. The devolution proposals for Wales...
...have been huge. One colleague with a severely disabled child described to me how for three weeks she found herself without her usual full-time carer for her daughter, sick with...
...absolutely at the forefront of that.” As Executive Director, Digital, Technology and Data, at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), I think about this challenge everyday. I...
...Interagency Task Force, Ebola Response Team I attended the event with DFID colleagues Claire Vallings and Anne Philpott. We were nominated for our work on the Joint Interagency Task Force...
...‘life without limits’ Army Reserves (formerly Territorial Army) ‘be the best’ Royal Marines Reserves ‘it’s a state of mind’ Royal Air Force Reserves ‘live a challenging life’ Special Forces (Reserves)...
...for the great things they are doing to support our diversity agenda. There was really tough competition – our teams were up against some of the best companies on this...
...inclusion. It’s the old chestnut ‘unconscious bias’ rearing its ugly head again. The best way is to ask people what they need, and what’s best for them. So, to wrap...
...include learning for leaders from a non-financial background. On 8 December, for example, we ran a workshop on raising financial awareness, which was really useful for leaders who wanted to...
...have been actively involved in this for a number of years, promoting an inclusive place for LGBT+ colleagues to work in, and inclusive service provision for our LGBT+ customers. I...
...Award' for Effective Leaders Leadership priorities On my first day as Permanent Secretary, I described to colleagues my vision of four leadership priorities for DWP. As the weeks have gone...
