The Procurement Act goes live on 23 February 2024. This blog explores how you can prepare, the benefits of the Act, the vital role of tech, and more..…
The Procurement Act goes live on 23 February 2024. This blog explores how you can prepare, the benefits of the Act, the vital role of tech, and more...
The introduction of the new Employee Rights Bill marks a pivotal step towards enhancing employee standards and prioritising overall wellbeing. Aimed at creating...
Find out why insourcing is becoming increasingly popular for local authorities, read all about the pros and cons of going in-house, and discover the latest tech...
Cyber-attacks cost the public millions of pounds each year, with sensitive data leaked into the public domain. Find out what local government can do to stay pro...
Local authorities are continuing to do more with less. Read on to discover how powerful digital solutions and best practice can mitigate the shortfall…
A recent report has shown that 94% of councils have problems with recruitment and retention. What steps can local authorities take to mitigate these problems?
With the current state of our planet and advancements in sustainability and governance trends, government institutions are making commendable strides in integra...
With a projected funding shortfall of £6.2bn over the next two years, we look at what local authorities can do to stay afloat, and how the new government can su...
DE&I (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) have become key tenets of strategic planning with local government orga...
Budgetary shortfall, the cost of doing business crisis, digital skills gaps, and retention issues are all playing their part in making life in local government ...
The reporting of gender pay gap data has been a legal requirement for UK organisations with 250 or more employees since 2017. This applies to the majority of lo...
Despite budgetary shortfall, skills shortages, and rising energy costs, local authorities are doing an excellent job at keeping environmental issues high on the...
Unconscious bias refers to the prejudices or unsupported judgements we hold outside of our awareness. Often stemming from our backgrounds, cultural beliefs, and...
In late 2021, central government set out a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Since then, the path towards net zero has been an uneven one, with ta...
With an estimated £3.57bn shortfall in 2024/2025, local councils across the UK are having to make some tough decisions. From school crossing patrols to highway ...
Like most organisations in the UK, local government authorities are having to adapt to new ways of working. With versatile working arrangements now an expectati...
Like most organisations in the UK, local government authorities are having to adapt to new ways of working. With versatile working arrangements now an expectati...
The public sector is undergoing a transformation in response to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Social unrest, climate change, budgetary c...