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This functional standard is part of a suite of functional standards designed to promote consistent and coherent working within government organisations and across organisational boundaries.
Developed by Civil Service HR (CSHR), the Global HR Design sets the standard for user centric HR services for the public sector, with a focus on UK Government.
Guidance for all civil servants on using social media.
This hub brings together all Civil Service People Survey reports, data, case studies and blog posts. The People Survey runs annually in over 100 organisations.
The standards and guidance for commercial government work that must be used by all civil servants.
Information on how the Civil Service-wide Smarter Working Programme is supporting departments to develop modern ways of working for a smarter future.
Cabinet Office guidance explaining the principles and process to be followed when considering the use of settlement agreements when terminating employment.
The Civil Service offers work experience opportunities to unemployed young people aged 18 to 24 as part of Movement to Work.
Protocol defines principles for the publication of all government social research that is not defined as official or national statistics.
A guide to the most highly-recommend learning available on the Civil Service Learning website.
Guidance for civil servants to help them set up and run staff networks in their departments.
An introduction to the Electronic Property Information Mapping Service (e-PIMS™) for Government Property Professionals.
Guidance for officials from departments and agencies on giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules.
We are increasing transparency by publishing a range of data about representation and inclusion in a new Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Dashboard.
Guidance explaining the redundancy protocol across the UK Civil Service to ensure best practice.
Information for job sharers and managers about the process for recruiting for and the practicalities of managing a partnership.
This guide gives general advice to civil servants about transsexualism and gender reassignment issues relevant to Civil Service employees.
How the Civil Service will provide good quality entry and progression pathways for apprentices over the next 3 years.
The government’s plan to make the Civil Service more skilled, less bureaucratic and more unified.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Chief Executive of the Civil Service John Manzoni spoke about how the government is using big data and open data to improve public service delivery.
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