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 and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion
...and we are beginning to develop some tools to work on internally. If anyone has some good ideas in relation to tackling this work, you should get in touch with...
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
...out of 10! The Reserves and the Civil Service So, why the focus on Reserves in the Civil Service? Firstly, the Reserve Forces are a valuable and highly valued part...
Overseas, not overlooked - civil servants promoting UK interests in high-risk areas
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders
The attack on a British Embassy car in Kabul at the end of November was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by some of our Civil Service colleagues working...
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.