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3y ago
Putting recruitment on the map: the new GRID can capture data to improve Civil Service representation
This month, Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case and Chief Operating Officer, Alex Chisholm launched A Modern Civil Service. In our series to celebrate the vision, Government Business Services showcases a data analyser to improve recruitment and find the cream of candidates.
The Civil Service is one of the UK’s biggest employers, and in 2020, the organisation hired 67,000 new recruits.
Now to help put digital data at the heart of decision-making, the Government Recruitment Service has unleash ..read more
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Civil Service award winner Chris Atkinson topped the category for Inspirational Leadership. Below, Chris shares the secrets of his success.
When I was asked to write a blog about leadership, I immediately found the spectre of self-doubt raising its ugly head. “Sure what could I say about that?” “Others would do that better,” “I’m not perfect” etc. But when I stopped to think about it, I realised that actually I’ve learnt a huge amount about leadership from others over the years and that it’s OK to still be a work in progress. In fact, surely it’s better to be aware of that.
So I thought I’d a ..read more
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Learning on the hoof: More than 700 civil servants attended the Supporting Ministers to Lead conference
Behind every government Minister is an indispensable team. Pamela Dow on how a decade old ambition to better support those who support ministers finally came to life.
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe, the horse was lost.
For want of a horse, the rider was lost.
For want of a rider, the battle was lost.
For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
When more than 700 colleagues across 21 departments, and 12 arms length bodie ..read more
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DCMS Permanent Secretary and CS Disability Champion Sarah Healey reflects on the success of this new programme.
As the Civil Service Disability Champion, one of my priorities is to ensure we continue to provide opportunities for disabled colleagues to progress in their careers and invest in talent.
I am really encouraged to see the yearly rise in disabled participants applying for the flagship accelerated development schemes that the Civil Service offers, such as the Future Leaders Scheme (FLS), Senior Leaders Scheme (SLS) and the High Potential Development Scheme (HPDS).
I am par ..read more
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4y ago
The ever popular Civil Service Live is back on 16-17 June 21
There’s a growing buzz with the return of Civil Service Live (16-17 June) just three weeks away. Lorraine McBride has the lowdown on what you can expect from the online event.
One of the biggest staff events in Europe
Civil Service Live (CSL) is our flagship staff learning event. Now in its 15th year, and still growing year after year, Civil Service Live 2021 is your opportunity to engage with colleagues, listen to thought-provoking sessions, learn, and hear from inspiring people sharing their experiences, knowledge and expe ..read more
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To mark the National Day for Staff Networks on 12 May, Rupert McNeil reflects on the tremendous work over the last year to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and lockdown.
I had hoped that a year from National Day for Staff Networks 2020, we’d be able to celebrate the brilliant way our networks met the challenge of lockdown and Covid-19 together for 2021. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, but I’m still hopeful that summer brings with it, sunshine, warmth and a chance to come together again - albeit slowly at first.
Last year’s blog touched upon the hard work and dedication of staff net ..read more
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Chris Atkinson from the Northern Ireland Office scooped the highly-coveted Inspirational Leadership Award. Chris drove the work to establish a payments scheme to recognise and support people living with permanent disablement caused by an incident related to 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.
Dame Shan Morgan, Permanent Secretary at the Welsh Government, announced Chris’s win, emphasising that by placing people at the heart of his approach, Chris pitched a way forward, focused on practical action and ensured a sensitive framework for managing political differences.
“Chris's passion for making ..read more
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week (1-7 March) aims to raise awareness and show solidarity and compassion for people affected by this debilitating condition.
I am proud to champion the new Civil Service Eating Disorders Network (CSEDN) efforts to tackle stigma around eating disorders in the workplace and provide support to colleagues.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions with potentially life-threatening impacts. UK charity Beat estimates that 1.25-3.4 million people in the UK currently experience eating disorders. A further 4-5 million people are indirectly affected through sup ..read more
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A great mentor encourages a person to progress, giving valuable advice and encouragement. But it isn’t a one-way street. Many mentors find building the bond just as rewarding and gain fresh inspiration. Below, Bernie Thompson and Melissa Crawshay-Williams share their journey.
Mentoring is a relationship between two people with the goal of professional and personal development. The 'mentor' is usually an experienced individual who shares knowledge, experience, and advice with a less experienced person, or 'mentee' – Mindtools.com
Bernie Thompson
THE MENTOR
Bernie Thompson joined the Civil Se ..read more
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Team strength and support can do so much to help look after each other in times of uncertainty
Angela Macdonald on how small acts of kindness and humanity can make a huge difference to colleagues during the fight against Covid.
It’s strange to think as I write this reflection on leadership, that a new year has begun. As we’ve entered the third lockdown – snow is currently falling in Yorkshire, a timely reminder that this national emergency approaches its 10th month and the long days of summer feels a long way off.
Whatever role we all play in the Civil Service, and however we are contributin ..read more