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Working our way back to normality
- 20 May 2021
Steve Guest says creating and maintaining COVID-safe and sustainable working environments is just the first step – and ‘workspace’ thinking is the way forwards – as we return from the pandemic
The keys to ensuring good mental health
- 13 May 2021
Toni Hall looks at the importance of looking after your mental health as an interim, and provides some tips for those needing support
Leadership agility – now is the time to pick up the pace further
- 6 May 2021
Charlotte Croffie looks at how leadership roles have adapted since the start of the pandemic
How to recognise the seven traits of a modern board
- 29 Apr 2021
Penny Ransley looks at why modern boards are increasingly turning to local government
Building on the interest in public sector
- 22 Apr 2021
Dino Christodoulou looks at the decisions organisations need to make to attract the best talent, and asks if a cross-sector approach will ensure a wider pool to choose from.
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A fresh start for the sector?
- 15 Apr 2021
Josh Bembridge asks if, post-pandemic, the landscape has changed for future delivery of services across local government?
The right time to show your agility
- 8 Apr 2021
Agile working and remote delivery can offer a unique chance for organisations to achieve success in this post-pandemic world, including the ability to attract the best interim talent around. Stephen Hoban explains.
Everyone needs a coach
- 1 Apr 2021
Dawar Hashmi discusses the importance of coaching, regardless of what level you work at, and how it is now time to collectively implement elements of coaching into your organisation’s daily routine.
Virtual recruitment – a year on
- 25 Mar 2021
Karishma Vakta-Smith assesses the benefits and pitfalls of remote recruiting, and offers a few pointers on how to get the best out of the process
A fresh look at the future of finance
- 18 Mar 2021
Philippa Watkins shares the lessons learned from a virtual event putting finance on the stage
Changing the climate from within
- 11 Mar 2021
Kate Wilson looks at the challenge of finding talent in an increasingly competitive and talent-short market, while continuing to progress the overall goal of zero carbon emissions.
Rethinking for reset and recovery
- 4 Mar 2021
What can be learned from the pandemic to improve how local government services are delivered? Nick Cole looks at how corporate centre colleagues have risen to the challenge and offers some tips to local leaders
Feedback – the breakfast of champions?
- 25 Feb 2021
Martin Tucker on why asking for feedback is often undervalued, but can be hugely beneficial
The change that must start from within
- 18 Feb 2021
Alexis Curtis-Harris examines how the public sector can lead the way in promoting diversity and inclusion
‘Normal’ no more.
- 11 Feb 2021
From tragedy to opportunity, local government has a chance to move forwards and make the most of the positive changes the sector has seen since the pandemic hit, as Neil Lupin explains.
Work and wellbeing in a COVID world
- 4 Feb 2021
Gemma Stevenson-Coupe emphasises the importance of ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues as the pandemic forcibly changes the environment we live and work in.
Workforce planning for a post-COVID world
- 28 Jan 2021
Helen Anderson says we need to use this year to start building for the future and ensuring our workforce is ready for the challenges ahead
Unprecedented, but definitely not on Mute
- 21 Jan 2021
Julie Towers of Penna looks back on 2020 and the legacy impact on the people agenda.
Knowing when to hit the dance floor.
- 14 Jan 2021
GatenbySanderson’s Phil Whitman outlines the importance of embracing adaptive leadership in public services.
Leading the charge to a brighter 2021
- 17 Dec 2020
With a year of challenge, opportunity and growth for HR and OD incoming, Fiyin Fayeye looks at the results of Penna’s HR survey of 2020 and says that a new style of leadership is emerging