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Shaping the future of the policy profession

Posted by: Gareth Davies, Posted on: 15 July 2019 - Categories: Better policymaking, Professions, Skilled people
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Gareth Davies sets out the questions that the policy profession must answer to shape how it will operate in the years ahead.

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A strategic approach to government innovation

Posted by: Oliver Dowden CBE MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Posted on: 13 June 2019 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders, Skilled people
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Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden introduces the new Government Technology Innovation Strategy, designed to help us take advantage of new and emerging technologies and work better and smarter.

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Learning at Work Week – just do it!

Posted by: Dionne Corradine, Posted on: 15 May 2019 - Categories: Skilled people
Logo of Learning at Work Week 2019, with dates, 13 to 19 May

In Learning at Work Week, Dionne Corradine reminds us that learning takes many forms, and we all have our personal preferences for how we learn – but the important thing is to do it.

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Learning at Work Week – shaping the future

Posted by: Mary Purcell, Posted on: 14 May 2019 - Categories: Skilled people
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Learning at Work Week is a great opportunity to focus on our learning and how we can shape the future of 'A Brilliant Civil Service', says Mary Purcell.

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150 years of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel

Posted by: Richard Spitz, Posted on: 28 March 2019 - Categories: A great place to work, Skilled people
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The office responsible for drafting government bills is marking its 150th anniversary.

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The 'A Brilliant Civil Service' Awards turn two

Posted by: Clare Moriarty, Posted on: 5 March 2019 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders, Skilled people
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On the second anniversary of the 'A Brilliant Civil Service' Awards, Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty explains why they are important.

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An international guide to managing public sector fraud

Posted by: Chloe Smith, Posted on: 13 February 2019 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Today's publication of an international guide to managing public sector fraud shows the UK driving its innovative work in this area not only at home but with its global partners.

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My priorities for the Crown Prosecution Service

Posted by: Max Hill, Posted on: 30 January 2019 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Three months into the role, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service Max Hill sets out his top priorities, including supporting career and skills development for its people.

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How the Civil Service Local Academy can help you fulfil your potential

Posted by: Kathie Bates, Posted on: 10 January 2019 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Skilled people
An animated group of men and women seated and standing around a table while participating in a learning session at the Civil Service Local Academy.

Civil Service Local's Academy programme gives civil servants around the country the opportunity to develop the confidence, contacts and skills they need to progress in their careers.

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Why actuaries are essential to government

Posted by: Martin Clarke, Government Actuary, Posted on: 4 December 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Skilled people
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Do you know what actuaries do and why they are so important? Government Actuary Martin Clarke explains.

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