Onboarding in a hybrid workplace requires adapting traditional processes to ensure new hires feel integrated and supported, regardless of their location. Onboarding is a critical process that can set the tone for an employee’s entire time working at your organisation. However, with the hybrid work model now firmly established across the workplace, onboarding can be ..read more

As UK healthcare faces an unprecedented mix of pressures from a growing maintenance backlog to heightened expectations in patient care, the importance of Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) has become undeniable. In this insightful white paper, David Parrett, Director at Cadaema Consulting Services, examines how Hard FM can address critical issues – from ageing infrastructure ..read more

The general election in June resulted in a significant shift in the political landscape in the UK and as the dust settled, it became clear that substantial change lay ahead. During the months leading up to the election, manifestos were scrutinised and media attention locked onto headline-grabbing issues designed to win over voters. However, for ..read more

In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability, Falco UK has teamed up with Solarcycle UK to introduce 100% renewable solar energy e-bike charging stations within their cycle shelters. The inaugural installation of this innovative system has been completed at NHS Wales Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, aligning with the hospital’s Active Travel and Green Plans. NHS Powys ..read more

For over six decades, KBR has been at the forefront of executing critical government projects and programs, providing cutting-edge technology-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector clients in the UK. In their latest whitepaper, KBR Estates Intelligence explores the ways automation and aggregation can be used to achieve success within public sector ..read more

For many people generative AI apps, such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, may appear to be the new kid on the office tool block, yet the term Artificial Intelligence was first used more than 60 years ago! That aside, there is no denying the speed in which the use of generative AI has become widespread ..read more

George Webb, Business Development Consultant at Hiyacar, shares how the UK’s leading keyless pool car-sharing app is being used by the public sector to improve efficiency, reduce costs and help towards the government’s target of lowering carbon emissions by 68% by 2030. As of May 2024, public sector borrowing reached £33.5 billion for the financial year to date, marking it the fourth highest level for this period since 1993. The incoming government faces a significant goal for borrowing to fall each year, reaching £39.4 billion by 2028-29 and achieving a 68% cut in carbon emissions by 2030. F ..read more

Derry City & Strabane District Council is one of eleven Councils within Northern Ireland. They are a Local Authority with approximately 1,000 employees and are responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses, including planning, waste and recycling services, building control, and local economic and cultural development. When the Council started to feel constrained and frustrated by the lack of flexibility in their payroll system, they commenced a search for a new system that would address their pain points and provide much needed automation. Their system was not date b ..read more

In today’s increasingly demanding environment, citizens require more support than ever before, underscoring the vital importance for all public sector organisations to strive for maximum efficiency and responsiveness. What’s the best way to do this? GovNews, collaborating with our partner RingCentral, conducted a survey within the public sector, seeking insights into their challenges and communication practices. The findings indicate a widespread desire for improved strategies to enhance efficiency and intelligence, ultimately aiming to elevate the citizen experience. The survey shows that de ..read more

For over six decades, KBR has been at the forefront of executing critical government projects and programs, providing cutting-edge technology-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector clients in the UK. In their latest whitepaper, the KBR Estates Intelligence team explores the transformative power of independence when managing complex estates, offering insights into navigating the intricacies of modern estates management and emphasising the importance of impartial intelligence and strategic partnerships to achieve success in the UK public sector. The landscape of asset an ..read more