Find out how we are improving wellbeing
Colleagues from a range of departments went to a wellbeing event in Manchester – and came away inspired to put into practice what they had learned.
Breaking Down Barriers for BAME
Here's a great story to get you thinking ahead of National Inclusion Week, starting 25 September. It also shows the power of what our Academy families can achieve. Enjoy reading about the Breaking Down the Barriers for BAME event.
“I can actually get somewhere in life”
Our first discovery session on social mobility was illuminated by Corey Rae, who explained how a Civil Service apprenticeship has made such a positive difference to his life. The session was such a success that we decided not to let it end there. Read on to see how you can get involved.
The NW Redeployment Network host their first Discovery event
The first discovery event hosted by the redeployment network has been held at the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Learning Academy in Preston.
It was tailored for staff who have been identified as surplus or at risk by their network member, and 47 colleagues from five different departments attended.
Discover Preston
Read about how Asif had his eyes opened at the Discover Preston event on the 13th February at the HMRC Learning Academy in the Guild Centre, Preston.
Discovering opportunities in project management
The first discovery session on project and programme management has been held at Preston’s Kirkham prison, with a diverse audience of North West civil servants taking part. Alex Scott, covering his first CS Local event, found that the knowledge the audience took away with them could be a springboard into a new career.
Guy leaves inspired and impressed
As I leave the Civil Service and begin my retirement, I would like to share with you some of my experiences as a member of the Civil Service Local NW Steering Group. The activities I’ve seen and taken part in have inspired me and left a lasting impression.
Widening career horizons
In the second of our blogs by journalism students from City of Liverpool College, Michael Kazich finds out about the drive for efficiency, digitalisation – and professional speed-dating!
Discovering the benefits of connecting in Liverpool
Civil Service Local North West connects civil servants with their communities, and a partnership with City of Liverpool College has enabled their journalism students to see how our volunteers are making a difference. In the first of two blogs from students, Eli Regan reports on a discovery session highlighting the wide range of government departments in Liverpool.
Discovering how to expect the unexpected
It’s not every day that you can learn about resilience and crisis management from a senior civil servant who is involved with planning the government’s response to threats ranging from terrorist attacks to floods. But civil servants at a recent discovery session in Blackpool had precisely that opportunity.
Discover Devolution - what is it and why is it important?
Do you want to learn more about devolution? This Discovery Session aims to explain how devolution is relevant to your work and will let you know where to go for more information on devolved matters.
Discover Dementia Friends
Do you know someone whose life has been touched by dementia? This Discovery Session will help you to understand more about it, and how you can provide help and support to people in your community who are living with the disease.
Discover what the election means for us
We probably all know that there will be a general election in May. But do you know what that means for us as Civil Servants? Our next Discovery Session will explain more about the rules involved as well as the impact on Civil Servants.
Discover IT Reform and Huddle
Discovery Session: 04 November 2014: If you've looked at Clouds from all sides now and you're still in a muddle, come and let us tell you about the Huddle. It's IT in terms you understand - technophobes welcome!