Workplace Wellbeing

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Over three-quarters of UK civil servants say government’s office attendance mandate has failed

A poll has found that a majority of UK civil servants say the government’s efforts to get them to work in departmental offices three times a week has not been […]

US government employee burnout ‘stubbornly high’, EU establishes AI Office: news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence In this edition: 41% of US government workers report burnout Burnout among US government employees has dropped from 47% but […]
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US government’s HR agency publishes ‘workforce of the future’ playbook

The federal government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has published a new ‘playbook’ outlining actions that agencies can take to revamp HR practices and strategically plan their future workforces. Suggestions […]

UK civil servants make bid for four-day working week

Civil servants in the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have launched a campaign to work a four-day week. Staff at the department have called for a […]

Over half of Canadian public servants experienced burnout in last year, GGF research reveals

A majority of public servants in Canada have experienced symptoms of burnout in the last year, according to research from Global Government Forum. The exclusive survey also found that less […]
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Australia’s public service commission rejects four-day week bid

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has rejected a bid by federal government employees and unions for a four-day work week. The bid entered negotiations between public service unions and […]

Most US federal government headquarters buildings less than a quarter full, official report finds

Most of the major US federal agencies’ buildings are a quarter full or less, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO measured employees’ attendance at […]

One third of Canadian public servants consider leaving government over return-to-office rules

More than a third of Canadian public servants are so unhappy with the federal government’s return-to-office approach that they are considering leaving their roles, according to a survey by the […]

US revitalises federal employee support programmes to boost wellness and productivity

The US Office of Personnel Management has produced guidance outlining a standardised approach to employee wellness programmes across government. The aim is to encourage agencies to re-evaluate and enhance staff […]
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Australian Public Service to tap talent outside Canberra

The Australian Public Service Commission is developing a strategy that would reduce the need for government employees to work in the capital, as part of its mission to become a […]