As the threat landscape becomes ever-more diffuse, diverse, and dangerous, the need for cyber security skills in organisations across all sectors will continue to increase – and rapidly. Recent government research found that half of all businesses and public bodies lack the necessary basic security skills in their current workforce, with one in three reporting […]
Women represent an overwhelming majority of the education workforce, yet they are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership positions. Across the education sector, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, women are not making senior leadership positions in adequate numbers. Women in Education seeks to provide current and future leaders with the skills needed […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Ethnic Minorities into Leadership conference has established itself as the key event for those interested in enhancing the capabilities & leadership opportunities for Ethnic Minority Civil Servants. The conference & speakers will examine how Ethnic Minority individuals, at any grade, can continue to overcome barriers, build networks and become the leaders they aspire to be. Drawing […]
The NICE Conference 2023 showcases NICE’s commitment to helping practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people, fast, while ensuring value for the taxpayer. Bringing frontline staff and leaders from health and care together with the life sciences, healthtech and digital sectors, the event reveals how NICE is transforming to deliver more relevant, timely […]
Two decades into the twenty-first century, LGBT+ identity can still present significant disadvantage in the workplace. Around a quarter of respondents to the National LGBT Survey 2017 reported that they had experienced a negative or mixed reaction from others in the workplace. Research by Stonewall, meanwhile, reveals that over a third of LGBT+ staff have hidden their sexual […]
Full Information Encouraging a data-driven culture, and ensuring staff are adequately trained to handle data securely and consistently, is at the heart of the government’s ambition for a digital future. September’s update on progress against the 2022-2025 roadmap is testament to the civil service’s ongoing efforts: 15 months on from the publication of government’s three-year […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will examine how female leaders, at any grade, can enhance their skills to become the leader they aspire to be. This year's conferences will draw on feedback from previous […]
Data is central to everything government does: you can’t make good decisions, draw up good policy or design good services without good information. Government has plenty of information, but recent research carried out by CSW’s sister company Total Research, in partnership with Iron Mountain, found that departments are often storing that information in hybrid, fragmented […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will examine how female leaders, at any grade, can enhance their skills to become the leader they aspire to be. This year's conferences will draw on feedback from previous […]
Despite a steady rise in the number of women in policing over the past decade, the number of women in senior leadership ranks remains low. There is certainly some way to go to achieve gender-balanced leadership teams that are truly representative of the populations they serve. Women in Policing seeks to provide current and future […]
FREE TO ATTEND The Government Cyber Security Strategy, published last year, set out a range of plans and programmes intended to ensure that the public sector is as protected as possible against all recognised threats. With 79 mentions throughout the document – including two in the first 25 words – it is clear that […]
Entering the Senior Civil Service is difficult due to a variety of factors. The recruitment process is highly competitive, with a large pool of applicants vying for a limited number of positions. Also, the selection criteria are rigorous, focusing on relevant experience and personal qualities such as leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Additionally, the civil […]
