Podcasts about Civil service

Gillian Johnstone was twenty-three when she landed a job with the Civil Service in Grays, becoming an Executive Officer at the Department of Social Security. Originally from Scotland and excited with the thought of her new job, she moved into a bedsit in Dagenham, Essex, close to her new place of work. Life at this time was good for Gillian – she was enjoying her new employment and her new home and she also enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Gary. But one other person in the house, Patrick Keane, took exception at something so incredibly minor and innocuous. But due to this, he made her life a total misery for the next decade....Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Isaac Bampoe Addo, has urged the government to take decisive steps to prevent politically exposed individuals from interfering in the operations of the civil service

When James Garfield won the Presidency in 1880, Charles Guiteau got ready to accept his new government job. No one had actually offered him a job – but he'd campaigned for Garfield, so he assumed he'd be rewarded. That was the spoils system, and it was how the government worked.But President Garfield didn't hire him. Guiteau was furious. And on July 2, 1881, he followed Garfield to a Washington D.C. train station and shot him.Today on the show: how an assassination meant to restore the spoils system instead led to its end, and birthed the modern federal workforce.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As we look ahead to some of the key themes for International HR Day 2025, this episode — recorded at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 — explores what organisations need to be doing in practical terms to ensure AI becomes a force for good. How are skill requirements expected to evolve over the medium to long term? What role should the profession play in helping organisations navigate change? And finally, is ‘pleasanteeism' really a thing? CIPD Director of Profession David D'Souza is joined by Roisin Walsh, Head of Workforce Capability and Inclusion at Civil Service in Ireland, Radha Barj, Co-Founder and CEO at Rythmik, David Ducheyne, Vice President of European Association for People Management (EAPM). Recorded: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 7 November 2024

Some 50,000 federal employees are on track to see their civil service protections removed. That's right, the Trump administration is pushing forward with converting employees who shape federal policy into at will employment status. New proposed regulations from the Office of Personnel Management bring the Trump administration's effort a step closer to reality, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some 50,000 federal employees are on track to see their civil service protections removed. That's right, the Trump administration is pushing forward with converting employees who shape federal policy into at will employment status. New proposed regulations from the Office of Personnel Management bring the Trump administration's effort a step closer to reality, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Any comment/questions?https://x.com/iAmDanielFord/Human society is increasingly becoming the Orwellian society long predicted, but who is Big Brother?...In this episode...UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims as many as 50,000 public sector workers would lose their jobs under plans to cut Civil Service running costs by 15 percentChinese police have unveiled a robotic colleague and a mechanised dog at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix. More than 40 Labour MPs in Britain from three influential backbench groups have called on ministers to introduce digital IDs, which they claim would boost productivity in delivering public services and crack down on illegal employment, but this is just the foot in the door; what is the real agenda behind Digital IDs?A Frankenstein's lab for growing 'spare' human bodies sounds like something ripped straight from an episode of Black Mirror, but where is this designed to end?....

Hey everyone, there's no new episode this week! We had some scheduling snafus and weren't able to record as originally planned. However, this just means you have some free time to get in touch with us for our 200th episode! Give us your questions, your comments, your praise, your good-natured teasing! You can write to us at letters@primaryattribute.com, or head to our website where you can use the Send Us A Rat link to submit via a rat-tastic form. If you're craving something to listen to this week, might we recommend our backlog? If you're new, episode 179 - Bad News Beers or episode 001 - Civil Service for Fun and Profit are a great place to start off. If you're a seasoned adventurer, you could revisit some of our favorites, such as: - Ep 119 - Mr. Regretful (with Mikey Neumann!) - SA004 - Halloween Special 2022! - SA002 - Halloween Special 2021! - 59 - Tentakitten's Day Out - XA01 - Welcome to Fomalhaut, the first episode of our 13-episode sci-fi spinoff series! Thanks for being such great listeners, and we look forward to seeing you next week. As always, you can check us out online at https://www.primaryattribute.com

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, Ivan McKee, the SNP MSP and Minister for Public Finance, discusses the Scottish Government's engagement with businesses, the role of the civil service, and the challenges of public service reform. He emphasises the importance of innovation and efficiency in the civil service, the need for the Scottish Government to take initiative rather than just mitigate Westminster policies, and the ongoing efforts to address child poverty. In this conversation, Ivan McKee discusses the performance of public services in Scotland, comparing them to England and addressing the need for improvement. He emphasises the importance of a long-term vision for Scotland's independence, highlighting the economic strengths and the necessity of effective public service delivery. The discussion also touches on the political changes within the SNP and the potential for injecting private sector innovation into public services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farages grip on Reform UK Newspaper headlines Reeves to wield axe on Civil Service and boxing says bye George End of hedonism Why Britain turned its back on clubbing Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky Pet owners in shock after dogs seized for XL bully checks The man with a mind reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets

As we approach this week's Spring Statement we join The London Standard's chief political correspondent Rachael Burford, who explains the government's plans to cut civil service running costs.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is now facing a war with unions amid claims as many as 50,000 people would lose their jobs.In part two we speak to historian Dr Leanne Langley as March 21st marked 200 years since Beethoven's Ninth Symphony first premiered in the UK.The first performance took place at a popular music venue on London's Regent Street called the Argyll Rooms.We chat about the history behind Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premiere, the composer's ties to the London Philharmonic Society, plus the significance of the Argyll Rooms at that time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farages grip on Reform UK End of hedonism Why Britain turned its back on clubbing Pet owners in shock after dogs seized for XL bully checks Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday Newspaper headlines Reeves to wield axe on Civil Service and boxing says bye George The man with a mind reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The man with a mind reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine Pet owners in shock after dogs seized for XL bully checks Newspaper headlines Reeves to wield axe on Civil Service and boxing says bye George Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets End of hedonism Why Britain turned its back on clubbing British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farages grip on Reform UK

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1903759019472519318 https://x.com/i/status/1903770110143394267https://x.com/i/status/1903812344485954006 https://x.com/i/status/1903801203894386692https://x.com/i/status/1903852588652540200 https://x.com/i/status/1902803151197024576 https://x.com/i/status/1903788446327455792 https://x.com/i/status/1903557265489080633https://x.com/i/status/1903504498494231011 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics.    With two days to go until the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been fighting off talk that she is taking Britain back to austerity.   Over the weekend she confirmed plans to cut Civil Service running costs by 15% and her statement is expected to unveil further savings.Reeves could also be on course to break the foundational promise of her Chancellorship - her own fiscal rules. What corrective action is she expected to take? And what else can we expect to hear from the Chancellor on Wednesday?  

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky End of hedonism Why Britain turned its back on clubbing Pet owners in shock after dogs seized for XL bully checks The man with a mind reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk Newspaper headlines Reeves to wield axe on Civil Service and boxing says bye George Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farages grip on Reform UK

What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Laura's interview with chancellor Rachel Reeves about proposed cuts to the civil service and welfare system.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Adam Chowdhury. Digital production by Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Faith in our government and elected officials has reached record lows in recent years. In 2023, trust in government institutions plummeted to 16%, marking one of the lowest points in history, and, in 2024, 49% of Americans – a plurality of respondents – asserted that the very foundation of our government, our democracy, was not working. This episode kicks off our limited series How Government Can Get Sh*t Done. In this series, hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty will be joined by political scientists, policy experts, authors, and elected officials as they explore how to make government more effective and responsive, delivering tangible results that improve lives. For today's conversation, Debbie speaks with Jennifer Pahlka, who has decades of experience in civic technology. She was U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under former President Obama and recently authored  the book, Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Debbie and Jennifer talk about the factors that often make government slow or ineffective and what the Department of Government Efficiency is getting wrong about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. Jennifer shares her advice for elected officials from prioritizing civil service reform to investing in digital and data infrastructure and the importance of measuring results. Tune in to hear how Democrats can go on offense against DOGE by championing thoughtful and lawful systemic improvements.   IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:05] Introducing An Honorable Profession's new series: How Government Can Get Sh*t Done. • [02:17] Welcome to Jennifer Pahlka who served as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama. • [04:53] How to not lose sight of the real problems that need evolving. • [09:40] Why efficiency is a byproduct of government rather than a goal. • [11:17] Differentiating between creating regulations and making government work. • [16:24] Four things government officials can do to facilitate interaction. • [18:12] How LLMs can support efficiency. • [21:56] What it might look like to care more about the outcome than the bill. • [25:41] How to know the true status of your bureaucracy. • [28:10] Understanding why bureaucracy is risk adverse. • [30:28] Jennifer's journey to public service. • [32:20] How tech can build a better world for those who most need it.

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increased headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity   Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved.   This webinar – the third in a three-part series focusing on the report's findings – examined the relationship between civil service pay and the shift in grade structure since 2010, as well as trends in officials' morale.   The webinar featured:   Teodor Grama, Research Assistant at the Institute for Government Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025   The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increased headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved. This webinar – the third in a three-part series focusing on the report's findings – examined the relationship between civil service pay and the shift in grade structure since 2010, as well as trends in officials' morale. The webinar featured: Teodor Grama, Research Assistant at the Institute for Government Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025 The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.

President Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of the civil service and the attempts to change its size and influence over time. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Felicity Hannah finds out why gold is sitting pretty while the stock markets suffer. Plus, our panel share their thoughts on Kier Starmer's plans for the Civil Service.

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increasing headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved. This webinar – the second in a three-part series focusing on the report's findings – examined civil service recruitment practices and discuss what is driving the staff turnover levels across Whitehall. The webinar featured: Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Liz Tolcher, Workforce Transformation Expert at PA Consulting Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025 The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government. We would like to thank PA Consulting for supporting both this event and Whitehall Monitor 2025.

The writer behind The Big Short, Moneyball and The Blind Side tells us about Donald Trump's moves against US Civil Servants and, having reported on Ireland after the crash, gives us his predictions on where we are headed in a trade showdown with America.

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increasing headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity   Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved.   This webinar – the second in a three-part series focusing on the report's findings – examined civil service recruitment practices and discuss what is driving the staff turnover levels across Whitehall.   The webinar featured:   Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Liz Tolcher, Workforce Transformation Expert at PA Consulting Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025   The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.   We would like to thank PA Consulting for supporting both this event and Whitehall Monitor 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An old acquaintance from Brooklyn visits Riley and brags about his cushy government job. So, Riley does whatever it takes to pass the civil service exam.Originally aired on April 13, 1951. This is episode 313 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster tells us about his plan to shake up the state, by incentivising under-performing civil servants to leave their jobs. Plus: a world exclusive play of a new scene from James Graham's Dear England.

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increased headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity   Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved.   This webinar – the first in a three-part series focusing on Whitehall Monitor's findings – examined the size and shape of the civil service, including the growth of Whitehall departments since 2016 and the changing structure and composition of the workforce.   The webinar featured:   Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Liz Tolcher, Workforce Transformation Expert at PA Consulting Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025   The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.   We would like to thank PA Consulting for supporting both this event and Whitehall Monitor 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitehall Monitor 2025 – the Institute for Government's flagship annual report on the civil service – found that high staff turnover, confused workforce planning, slipping morale and uncompetitive pay will hinder its ability to deliver Labour's missions, even with an increased headcount and a relentless pressure for greater efficiency and productivity Keir Starmer and Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden have shown a welcome enthusiasm for Whitehall reform – including a commitment to a “test and learn” mindset and “mission boards” – but little will change until long-running civil service challenges, like excessive staff turnover and falling morale, are resolved. This webinar – the first in a three-part series focusing on Whitehall Monitor's findings – examined the size and shape of the civil service, including the growth of Whitehall departments since 2016 and the changing structure and composition of the workforce. The webinar featured: Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Liz Tolcher, Workforce Transformation Expert at PA Consulting Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government and lead author of Whitehall Monitor 2025 The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government. We would like to thank PA Consulting for supporting both this event and Whitehall Monitor 2025.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a retired workers reaction to federal workforce layoffs.

Former top diplomat Simon McDonald, Lord McDonald of Salford, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker's Corner.Lord McDonald shares his views on a range of current international issues from President Trump and Greenland to the Chagos Islands and British soft power, plus changes to the global approach of the USA, China and Russia:‘For most of my career, the reasons why the institutions of the late 1940s were fraying were because Russia and then China were not particularly happy with that post Second World War settlement. The surprise in recent years is the United States being a revisionist power, not liking the bill paid by the United States to underpin that settlement.'Lord McDonald was previously Head of the Diplomatic Service, the most senior civil servant in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has served as Ambassador to Israel and to Germany. In this episode, he speaks to Lord McFall about what drew him to public service both in the Foreign Office and the House of Lords:‘I think British public service is part of what defines our country and helps us through crisis. And I think it is a fact that in this House there are a group of people who are here to help, to help other people, not to help themselves. They are here to bring their expertise to bear. They're here to listen to other people. They are here to gather evidence before they make up their minds. And I think those are solid attributes of public service.'Lord McDonald also talks about the role of the Civil Service and ministers, plus the challenges of planning for successive governments:‘One reason why our projects across the board are worse than, say, similar projects in Japan or China or even France, is our planning regime, that every single road, bridge, railway has to go through a very protracted planning legal procedure. Every government I've worked for identified our planning laws as an obstacle, and every government so far has failed really to grip it. I note that the new Labour government is gearing up to attempt. I hope they succeed. But I note that every previous effort has failed.'See more from the series https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. American Federation of Government Employees logo Pope Francis letter criticizes Trump migrant policies, Trump's border czar tells him to fix the Church, “leave border enforcement to us” Democratic lawmakers join federal workers' “Save the Civil Service Rally”, blasting Trump Musk attacks on federal agencies and workers Trump says he'll abide by court orders blocking his agenda, republican House Speaker Johnson says courts should step back and let things “play out” Coalition on Homelessness activists rally, march to SF Mayor Lurie's office to demand housing justice Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting unless Hamas releases hostages Saturday, UN chief Guterres says resumption of hostilities would “lead to an immense tragedy” 200,000 Greenlanders sign petition to “buy California from Trump”, promise Danish values – Rule of Law, universal health care, fact-based politics The post Dems, federal workers blast Trump/Musk at Save the Civil Service rally; homeless advocates in SF demand housing justice- February 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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The DG's 5K raises of 90K for local charities, the general election is jsut aorund the corner with the Chamber of Commerce set to host candidate forums and debates, and we get break down of Caymanian employment in the Civil Service. That and more in the news.

Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Head of the UK Civil Service Policy Profession, is clear that generalist skills are essential but questions whether it is time to move away from generalists as roles sitting outside of professions. Tamara set out current plans for the Policy Profession, which provides a professional home and career anchor for former generalists, and how it is providing a framework for building and improving skills. This was followed by a discussion about how to build the skills they need and how to embed professional expertise in the policy-making process. For this discussion we were delighted to be joined by: Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary at Defra and Head of the Civil Service Policy Profession Aaron Maniam, Fellow of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation Education at the Blavatnik School of Government Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation The panel was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

Guest Bob Hennelly helps make sense of the havoc the Trump Administration is wreaking on federal employees. The post Civil Service Cuts and the Rise of Musk appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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In today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Z. Rozenshtein speaks with his University of Minnesota Law colleague, Nick Bednar, about the wave of Day 1 executive orders affecting the civil service. Bednar recently analyzed these orders in a piece for Lawfare. They discuss what the orders say, how they might be challenged in court, and what this means for the next four years and beyond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Rav Daniel Hershkowitz shares his unique journey as a Rabbi who also held leaderships positions in govenment, academia, and politics. We discuss the balance and integration between his various roles. The conversation touches on: How his grandmother inspired him to pursue smicha, adding rabbinic ordination to his academic and professional achievements. His philosophy on balancing Torah and science, including a fascinating lesson on how rocket stability mirrors life's challenges. The behind-the-scenes pressures of managing Israel's vast civil service network, with over half a million employees under his watch. His unique approach to Jewish unity, comparing societal harmony to the orchestration of diverse instruments in a symphony. The unforgettable wedding story where a missing ring turned into a lesson in compassion and problem-solving. Contact Us To submit guest suggestions, questions or other ideas for Shovavim episodes, email me at ⁠yaakovwolff@gmail.com⁠ Join Our Whatsapp Group! If you enjoy Shtark Tank, you don't want to miss our Quiet Whatsapp group, which includes updates, exclusive bonus content and more. You will also get the chance to submit questions for the show itself. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to join.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional Content is also available at ⁠shtarktank.org⁠ Guest Bio: Rav Daniel Hershkowitz has built a career that bridges the worlds of Torah and public service. With a PhD in mathematics from the Technion, he has held significant academic roles, including serving as President of Bar-Ilan University. He has also contributed to Israel's public sector as Minister of Science and Technology and as Commissioner for the Civil Service, where he oversaw the work of hundreds of thousands of government employees. Alongside his professional achievements, Rav Hershkowitz has been the Rav of Haifa's Ahuza neighborhood for many years, a role he carries out as a volunteer. His approach to life combines Torah values with practical leadership, and his experiences offer a unique perspective on integrating faith, learning, and service. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Integrating Scientific Excellence and Torah 09:13 Unique Experiences in the Rabbinate 13:51 The Importance of Balance in Life 20:42 The Role of College Education in a Changing World 24:35 Transitioning from Academia to Politics 28:27 The Complexities of Civil Service 35:44 Jewish Unity and Societal Harmony 38:55 Lightning Round

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This inauguration week, we're revisiting a 2020 podcast on President Trump's assault on the civil service. In this episode, Harvard law professor, Matthew Stephenson, provides some context for understanding Trump's executive order on the civil service and then lists the three primary threats it poses for corruption. A more detailed discussion can be found on his Global Anticorruption Blog.

In this episode, I cover Donald Trump's momentous inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, live from Rumble Studios in Washington, DC. The Left is now more unpopular worldwide than any time since the Cold War ‘Lady McBiden': Alexandra Pelosi Blasts the First Lady Lessons About the Civil Service and Political Appointees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this anniversary of the start of civil service protections in the United States, we should be watching carefully to see how fragile those protections are. Plus, the local news for January 16, 2025, and the end of a vinyl manufacturer in Nashville.  Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The Pendleton Act of 1883 established a non-partisan civil service. President-elect Donald Trump says he'll upend the law, firing non-partisan employees and replacing them with loyalists. We'll look at how the U.S. came to have a civil service in the first place.