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US Office of Personnel Management sets out federal workforce reforms to build ‘high-performance culture’

The US government has set out the pillars of a revised performance management regime for civil servants with the aim of building a “culture of excellence” in the federal workforce. […]

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The top 10 risks governments everywhere face – and how to address them 

In this special podcast with our knowledge partner EY, former UK civil servant Siobhan Benita speaks to Catherine Friday, EY’s Global and Asia Pacific Government and Infrastructure Industry Leader, about […]
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Letter from Ottawa: The starting gun goes off for an unusual election in Canada

The past month has been one of those occasions when events move quickly. In Canada those who follow government and politics now have clarity on some things and profound uncertainty […]

Efficient automation and digital-first design: The year ahead with Scott Jones, president of Shared Services Canada

In this ‘Five Minutes With’ series, we interview senior civil servants about their achievements in 2024 and goals for the year ahead. This interview features Scott Jones, president of Shared Services […]
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From how governments are using AI to how Whitehall works: Global Government Forum’s top webinars of 2024

Global Government Forum’s regular webinars share insight on how governments around the world are tackling a host of policy issues, from the use of AI to how to structure government […]

From power shifts to productivity: Public service trends in 2024 

After another busy year for public servants, we round up some of Global Government Forum’s top news stories and features from the last 12 months, highlighting the trends, challenges and […]
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If it counts, count it: government finance leaders on boosting productivity

The public sector is often accused of inefficiency – but at the Global Government Finance Summit, top leaders revealed some highly inventive ways of driving up civil service productivity “The […]
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UK developing investment criteria for government AI spending

The UK government’s Treasury is working with the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) to develop criteria to assess the value of investments in artificial intelligence as part of the […]

Small businesses drive economic growth – how governments are using data to help them thrive

Governments around the world are focused on boosting economic growth to improve quality of life and fund better public services. Small businesses are critical to this, often contributing more than […]

Why accessible digital services are an innovation opportunity for governments

As government services are increasingly digitalised, it’s essential that public service organisations take steps to ensure accessibility in online spaces just as in the physical realm. During a recent Global […]