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Why actuaries are essential to government
Martin Clarke, Government Actuary Do you know what an actuary is, or what an actuary does. And if you do, did you know that actuaries have an important role in government? Put simply, actuaries help...
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How the Civil Service Local Academy can help you fulfil your potential
A 'family' group taking part in an assignment at the Civil Service Local Academy Civil Service Local (CS Local), part of the Cabinet Office, is a cross-departmental team based in locations around the...
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The 'A Brilliant Civil Service' Awards turn two
The certificate for the 'A Brilliant Civil Service' Award presented to Nigel Dawbney-Fisher, of the Government Internal Audit Agency Across the country, civil servants are improving people’s lives. But...
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How the Civil Service has prepared for exiting the EU
Matthew Coats, Director General for EU Exit Implementation For over two years, the Civil Service has worked intensively on preparations for the UK to withdraw successfully from the European Union....
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150 years of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
Elizabeth Gardiner (second row, centre), First Parliamentary Counsel, with colleagues celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel Friday 8 February 2019 marked exactly...
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Learning at Work Week – shaping the future
Did you know that it is Learning at Work Week? Learning at Work Week is an annual event, part of a national campaign to spotlight the importance and benefits of continual learning and development....
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Learning at Work Week – just do it!
I am one of those people who can say I have been developed to within an inch of my life and, if I am honest, continue to be so. Formal, informal, classroom, virtual, you name it, I am likely to have...
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A strategic approach to government innovation
Oliver Dowden, Minister for Implementation Emerging technologies bring great opportunities for government – they can help us work more efficiently and effectively. They can prepare us for the future....
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Shaping the future of the policy profession
Gareth Davies, Director General, International and Security Group, Department for Transport I’m just on the train back from Manchester, having had a great day at Civil Service Live. While the rest of...
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Upskilling for better contract management
Marco Salzedo, Director of Commercial & Contract Management Capability, Government Commercial Function. With central government contracts reaching a value of almost £50 billion, and the current...
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Civil Service Learning 2020 - how we're engaging with suppliers
Joel Glover, Head of Finance and Supplier Engagement, Civil Service HR For the last year, Civil Service HR has been developing the business case and requirement for the CS Learning 2020 project. The...
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Civil Service Careers website: applying for a new role
The Civil Service Careers website was developed to provide an overview of the Civil Service in an accessible way, to show how it is changing and to inform, engage and inspire people from all walks of...
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Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Citizenship Award
Mairi Macneil, holding her Citizenship Award, flanked on her left by Melanie Dawes Going the extra mile The recipient of the 2019 Civil Service Award for Citizenship was Mairi Macneil of the Department...
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Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Inspirational Leadership Award
Paula Holbrook-Witt, winner of the Inspirational Leadership Award, with award presenter Dame Shan Morgan, Permanent Secretary for the Welsh Government Making everyone heard, and helping everyone to...
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Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Rising Star Award
Cindy Kim, winner of the Rising Star Award, with award presenter Antonia Romeo, Permanent Secretary for the Department for International Trade The value of partnership Cindy Kim of the Department for...
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What's it like being a property apprentice ?
For National Apprenticeship Week, we asked two colleagues what attracted them to an apprenticeship in the Government Property Profession, and what they are getting out of it. Natasa, an apprentice in...
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Government Security: helping security professionals to map their career journey
My role in leading the Government Security Profession is to ensure we build the capability we need across government to meet these aims and to enable departments to attract, develop and retain the...
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International Women's Day 2020 – #AWomanWhoInspiresMe
I have a long-held admiration for Jane Archer, nee Sissmore. Jane was described on page 122 of the MI5 authorised history as one of the “most remarkable wartime recruits”. She joined the organisation...
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Futureproof Yourself: Skills for a Modern Civil Servant
Civil servants using video conferencing How do we future proof ourselves? This is the key question as we reflect on recent challenges and look to the future. It was my pleasure to host a session at...
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Civil Service Awards 2020 - nominate today!
Nominations are now open for the Civil Service Awards 2020 For the first time ever, the Civil Service Awards 2020 will take place as a virtual ceremony, drawing together colleagues online from all over...
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