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Government offices in Utrecht, Netherlands, commissioned by the Dutch Central Government Real Estate Agency and opened in 2018. Photo: The Workplace Network

Office space (to think): inside the international network looking to the future of the public sector workplace

Post-pandemic, governments around the world are using their offices differently as workforces adapt to remote and flexible working. In the first of a series of exclusive interviews, Global Government Forum […]

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‘There’s quite a lot of myth-busting we can do’: how the UK civil service can remain an attractive employer

While governments around the world warning of a ‘war for talent’, government in the UK is fighting its own battle amid government plans to cut 91,000 officials. In a recent […]

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Four megatrends shaping government – and what they mean for the future

From dealing with the fallout from a global pandemic and implementing plans to reach net zero, to trying to cushion people from an energy and inflation crisis and adapt to […]

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‘An unparalleled opportunity’: experts discuss the potential for digital ID to unlock fintech in government

Governments are keen to spur innovation in financial technology (fintech), both in terms of encouraging private sector investment  and themselves adopting fintech solutions to improve public policy delivery. Ian Hall […]

Artificial intelligence in the public sector: an engine for innovation in government… if we get it right

Carlos Santiso, head of digital, innovative and open government in the OECD’s public governance directorate, shares his thoughts on promoting the effective, responsible and ethical use of AI in the […]

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Staying in the loop on your commute or on the beach: the best public policy and government podcasts this summer

Podcasts have become a key information source for public and civil servants. Along with books, periodicals and social networking, podcasts are key elements of the media landscape for officials around […]

Like, click, follow: a look at the UK government’s social media tips for civil servants

You may be surprised to learn that the UK government keeps a book of etiquette and best practice for running its social media channels. But then again, given the vast […]

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A tricky synthesis: how can public sector management master the hybrid work model?

To successfully adapt to the new reality of a permanently distributed workforce, managers are tasked with developing sensitive and sustainable practices. During a Global Government Forum webinar, public and private […]

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Are we seeing a major shift in government data sharing?

Integrating data is notoriously difficult in government but many demonstrated in their COVID crisis response that it can be done. During a Global Government Forum webinar, public and private sector […]

Fintech in developing economies: paving the way for women’s financial inclusion

Driven by a surge of digital payments due to the pandemic, financial inclusion has increased all over the world. Yet, women are still more likely to be ‘unbanked’ than men. At […]