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Top job application tips for digital roles in government

A UK civil servant has set out a series of job application tips to help would-be public servants make the most of their application for digital roles in government. In […]

‘A global inflection point’: Government finance chiefs set out how their countries are launching the post-COVID economy

The pandemic has done huge damage to growth rates and public finances – but digital technologies, green growth and government interventions offer an economic lifeboat. At the first session of […]

Modernising government HR, co-created policies, and personalised services: public servants share their 2022 reform priorities

The start of a new year is an opportunity for civil servants to work towards core department and cross-government goals with renewed vigour. With that in mind, Global Government Forum […]

Procurement 2.0: making the most of tech buying frameworks

The steep rise in demand for online public services triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on just how useful tech buying frameworks can be. At a GGF webinar, […]

Pay, autonomy, and the desire to make a difference – three key factors for motivating public sector officials

In an article for Global Government Forum, Alexandra Spicer, the People in Government Lab’s 2020 summer fellow, sets out the lessons from her research on how to motivate public sector employees […]

Boss class: Why are frontline staff more confident in US federal leadership than the top officials themselves?

Global Government Forum and PA Consulting’s Responsive Government Survey examined the views of civil servants from nine countries on how responsive their government was to the changing demands and pressures […]

Brexit, AI governance, and public service leadership: 2021 in review

The top features and podcasts from GGF over the last 12 months As we mentioned in yesterday’s round up of 2021’s top news stories, it has been yet another year […]

COVID-19 vaccine mandates, public servants’ pay, and the return to the office: Global Government Forum’s top news stories of 2021

What you’ve been reading over the last 12 months This year has once again been dominated by the coronavirus. From the rollout of vaccines – and their mandation for workers […]

How public servants can switch off from work over the festive break

After another stressful year, it is more important than ever that public servants make the most of breaks from work. GGF trainer Danielle Littlejohn shares her tips of how best […]
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AI regulation is coming. Here’s how governments can get it right

Many governments are beginning to consider what regulation is needed in the field of artificial intelligence. The Ada Lovelace Institute sets out what they need to get right to harness […]