Changing attitudes to stammering in the Civil Service
MoD's Walter Scott, a lifelong stammerer, recounts his experience of an Employers' Stammering Network workshop that reinforced his conviction that "It is OK to stammer".
The Armed Forces Covenant – our obligation to all who serve
MOD Permanent Secretary Jon Thompson writes about the Armed Forces Covenant, and how the nation supports its serving armed forces and veterans.
Social mobility and what it means for me and you
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Jon Thompson, Permanent Secretary of the MOD and social mobility champion As you may be aware I have been appointed the Civil Service Champion for Social Mobility. At the start...
How Reserve service can add a new dimension to your life and career
Lesley Woods is one of many who testify that skills gained in the Reserves have benefited their Civil Service career. Find out more as the Reserves Experience event continues its tour of the country this autumn.
New diversity champions for the Civil Service
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Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
Jeremy Heywood announces the appointment of Sue Owen as the new Civil Service Diversity Champion, and of Jon Thompson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, as the first holder of the new position of Civil Service Social Mobility Champion.
The best career decision I’ve ever made – a male perspective on jobsharing
Ten years ago, Tom Powell didn't even think jobsharing was open to him. Now, he says it's the best thing he's ever done.
Volunteering finds a safe haven in the Civil Service
Jon Thompson underlines the value of volunteering and tells how a group of volunteers at the Ministry of Defence are helping to raise the profile of the Civil Service Lifeboat Fund.
Develop your skills and experience outside the workplace
Jon Thompson (middle) shooting at the Reserves event Last week, I attended the Reserves Experience, an MOD-run event in London to build awareness and understanding throughout the Civil Service of...
Overseas, not overlooked - civil servants promoting UK interests in high-risk areas
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...1000 diplomatic, development and military personnel in Sierra Leone, delivering our joined-up effort to contain and eradicate the outbreak. The environment in which some of our posts operate is particularly...
International impact in a domestic department
Mark Sedwill, Permanent Secretary of the Home Office explains why we should think differently about overseas work, and how it can impact on the UK.