With the UK aiming to reach net-zero by 2050, a rising number of people are making conscious efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. But how can local authorities encourage communities to go green? Find food for thought below… Choose…
As energy bills continue to skyrocket, along with food prices, rent and mortgages, the most vulnerable in our society continue to suffer. Against this challenging backdrop, it has become strikingly apparent that local and national authorities deliver the most…
The pandemic sparked a major shift in the way people work, as many began to enjoy the perks that working from home brought to their work/life balance. Others decided to leave their professional lives behind them for good, and took…
Unite, GMB and UNISON are three local government unions that represent the council and school staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They have proposed an offer to employers of a £2,000 pay rise along with a one-off pandemic payment, a reduction in the working week and an extra day of annual leave for all council staff. This claim applies from 1st April 2022.
The Local Government Association, Socitm and Solace have created a new outcomes-based framework for supporting and improving local government digitalisation programmes. The move to a more digital and modernised approach to services has been implemented across the world in the majority of services, and the local government is no different.
Leading a company is growing to be more complex, with many more responsibilities to take on, which has led to a renewed look at co-CEO models. Harvard Business Review published a study which revealed that 87 companies led by co-CEOs generated above average shareholder returns and nearly 60% of those companies outperformed. Keep reading to see the benefits of shared leadership and tips for making it work.
As with any successful managerial career, improving your personal skillset and your knowledge is vital to continue to grow and succeed. However, this can be tougher for those working in interim management, as the fate of your next role is…
Local councils play a critical role in reducing inequalities within their communities, therefore the workforce of the local authority itself must consistently be working towards better equality, diversity and inclusivity within the workplace and its services. The government’s recent update on…
At the best of times, salary negotiation can be incredibly daunting. Even with the utmost preparation, research and self-belief talks beforehand, you may fall at the final hurdle when it comes down to it. Negotiating an interim salary is sometimes considered even more difficult, with many interim candidates feeling that the urgency to fill a role may dissuade employers from considering time for compromise, however, the current market suggests they could not be more wrong.
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, which encourages everyone to look at the ways they can challenge gender bias in the workplace, community, schools, universities and beyond. While IWD each year is a fantastic opportunity for brands…