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With the COVID-19 pandemic rewriting the rules of upheaval in modern times, Dawn Faulkner discusses how the sector can bounce back and the new leadership psychology necessary to do so

Penna’s Pete John assesses how skillsets and structures have significantly changed under COVID-19

Local government has shown it can move faster and better when the bureaucracy is stripped away and decision-making is made at the local level. Manny Sandhu sets out a plan with a powerful purpose

Neil Lupin looks at how local government might start to reinvent its future in the months ahead

Solace has shown a willingness to take advantage of the opportunities that digital presents the sector, most recently using current technology to ‘virtually’ recruit for Adur and Worthing Councils. Steve Guest explains

Public health, and in particular the leaders from this area, will be at the forefront of efforts to tackle the challenges the coronavirus presents communities and indivduals. Nick Raper explains

Dave Weir and Anthony Lewis provide a guide to making the most of your time during the coronavirus crisis to emerge fit, well and ready for business

How do you adapt to attract talent during the coronavirus crisis? Penna’s Julie Towers shares her experience of the new normal in recruitment

Applying for a new role is a time-consuming process that takes a lot of energy and personal investment. Sharon Davies believes applicants must be supported to put their best foot forward for current and future applications. And, she points out, honesty and kindness go a very long way

Often a tough quality to pin down, assessing motivation from prospective candidates is an important step to finding the right person for the role. Philip Emms and Tim Hills offer some insight

A 4G workforce provides challenges in adapting HR professionals’ management approach to work – a challenge which most public sector organisations are failing to meet, argues Lesley Shore

Tim Farr’s trip to Australia and New Zealand revealed how connected local authorities are to their communities – particularly in more rural areas and why a career in local government is viewed as being so prestigious

Rebecca Davis examines the need for communication, dialogue and trust within organisations and how pioneering programmes are developing strategies to smash the culture of silence that impedes progress

Millennials are an incredibly rich source of organisational energy, ability and creativity. Martin Tucker explains how get them involved in new developments and systems to give you greater access to insight and satisfy their need to get involved.

There can be no such thing as a ‘perfect’ CV, but there’s nothing wrong with having that objective in your sights. Take charge of your CV presentation and follow a few key principles of best practice to ensure you put your best foot forward writes Karishma Vakta-Smith

Neil Lupin explores resilience in local government and the direct correlation between feeling positive and working in a role and an environment that aligns to your values

Digital offers an exciting opportunity for a more agile method of career development – driven by factors the public sector can offer in abundance – opportunities to learn, interesting and challenging work as well as investment in training and development, writes Joanne Cumper

Interims need to keep their options open and must invest in their own development. That’s why a career coach is essential to assist and support an interim’s longer-term career ambitions, writes Anthony Lewis

Julie Towers of Penna reviews 2019’s year of talent and looks ahead to what 2020 has in store