...it certainly did not spring forth fully formed, and the main recommendations of Northcote-Trevelyan were not fully implemented for another 15 years, when competitive examination became the primary means of...
...choice of placement with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The placement was only for two weeks, but I learned so much in that time. I worked...
...brought energy and passion into the Financial Reporting Council (a partner body organisation of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy). An apprenticeship is a great way for people...
...Know which stakeholders they give most credence to and which have given them briefing packs for their new role Be especially well prepared for the first meeting Preparing the content...
...service. Therefore, a suggestion for a dress code across the office was implemented. We purchased some scarfs for the ladies to match their office wear and men were encouraged to...
...use numbers to give a clear reason for reading. For example: 5 tips for surviving mid-year reviews Why commercial matters The Department of Health’s 6 commitments to increase management skills...
...that will mean moving internal services towards the Digital Service Standard for public services. These types of platform are increasingly commoditised services, so building an entirely new one for government...
...are delivering more for taxpayers and for less of their money. There’s more to be done before we achieve the goals set out in the Civil Service Reform Plan. But...
With 24-hour news and social media now an established part of public life, it’s been a very long time since recess was a code-word for relaxation – either for the...
...a simple concept, but it’s been totally transformational. For me, it’s as important as exercise, healthy eating and getting enough sleep. It’s about taking personal responsibility for my physical and...
