Workplace Wellbeing

US agencies urged to expand telework as corona spreads

The White House has recommended that federal agencies allow more employees to work remotely, in a bid to mitigate the risks posed by the coronavirus, COVID-19.   In a memo […]

UK Home Office perm sec quits, alleging bullying and smears by home secretary

The Home Office permanent secretary, Sir Philip Rutnam, resigned on Saturday after 33 years in the civil service, issuing a statement in which he accused home secretary Priti Patel of […]

US federal unions vow to fight executive orders after court defeat

US federal employee unions have pledged to fight the overturning of a court ruling blocking the implementation of three controversial executive orders which diminish federal workers’ collective bargaining rights. The […]

Irish civil service union calls for cut in working hours

The Irish government’s failure to cut the working hours of more junior civil servants has created “a two-tier public service”, the incoming head of the country’s largest public sector union […]

French Cabinet approves civil service working hours reforms

French president Emmanuel Macron has set out plans to reform civil service working hours and annual leave, creating the potential for substantial staff cuts. The draft legislation was approved by […]

If it flexes, it won’t break: innovation in the workspace

When public bodies launch coordinated reforms of workspaces, staff technologies and working practices, they can cut costs and environmental impact whilst boosting organisational flexibility and morale. At Innovation 2019, an […]

Collaborative working with Data & Analytics proven to achieve Mental Health Targets

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust gained recognition by NHS England for the outstanding work done in a 3-way project between the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team, Transformation Team and […]

High demand for transfer scheme as Irish officials seek to flee Dublin

Almost 1,000 Irish civil servants have applied for transfers out of Dublin in the past 12 months, with politicians blaming the high cost of living in the city. The figure […]

Canadian departments told to update harassment rules

Government departments in Canada will have to make changes to rules and policies on harassment by next spring, following a review of the issue by the country’s top civil servant. […]

UK property strategy aims to radically shrink office estate

The UK government has unveiled a new property strategy that aims to save the government £3.6bn over 20 years and boost the property profession – or ‘function’ – within government. […]