Civil Service Reform
Back in August I blogged about how, in many respects, the modern Civil Service is changing for the better – the Whitehall-centric policy machine of old is becoming a more dynamic, innovative organisation with genuine national spread (over 80% of …
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of my job is having the opportunity to frequently meet civil servants the length and breadth of the country – to not only hear about the great work that’s being done but also to see …
Many of you will have seen or heard in the news this morning about the parliamentary report into the future of the Civil Service. In particular, the Civil Service Reform Plan, and our One Year On report published over the summer come in …
Marine scientist, psychologist, engineer and park ranger – what do they all have in common? They all work for the civil service. Gone are the days (if they ever existed) when all civil servants worked in Whitehall, wore pinstripe suits …
Having benefited from investment in my personal development over the years, I am passionately committed to the Civil Service being a learning organisation. It’s good for civil servants and it’s good for the Civil Service. You will know that as …
Following the publication of the Civil Service Reform One Year On progress report Sir Bob Kerslake, Head of the Civil Service, took part in live Q&A session on Twitter on a wide range of topics. You can read the full transcript below.
This morning Francis Maude and I sent a letter to all civil servants about the review of the first year of the Civil Service Reform Plan which is republished below. As it mentions at the bottom, I will be hosting a …
Yesterday the Chancellor announced the Spending Review 2013 which will have implications for all departments and civil servants. I wanted to update you on the key elements which will affect you. The tough choices on budgets and pay are firmly …
Yesterday (10th June) I was privileged to deliver the annual Rainbow Lecture at the House of Commons on diversity and the civil service. Knowing how important diversity is to civil servants across the country I thought I would post my speech …