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Every sector in the UK is facing workforce and recruitment issues. But local government faces a unique set of challenges as Civica’s Emily Douglin explains The recent Local Government Association Workforce Survey highlighted vacancy rates and ageing as major concerns; as well as struggles with wellbeing, diversity […]

Public Sector Innovation Conference – Chair’s Summary

March 2023

Digital Leaders’ 5th Public Sector Innovation Conference focused on how our public services can innovate using the next generation of emerging technologies, for example AI/ML, process automation, digital twin, blockchain/distributed ledger, IoT/edge computing, geolocation services, AR/VR, advanced analytics, etc. As DL Chair Sabby Gill pointed […]

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In defence of AI

February 2023

Advanced technologies have always been important in the defence sector. Throughout human history, innovation has been at the forefront of efforts to improve defence capabilities and create a more effective fighting force. Consequently, directions in new technology and their use have often been heavily influenced […]

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Intelligence moves into the open

January 2023

Since the early days of computing, strategists and technologists have faced a major dilemma: How to create an open, accessible set of capabilities for the benefit of all while also protecting privacy and driving commercial interests. On one side of the argument is the need […]

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Strategic workforce planning

January 2023

Feeling the pressure With a turbulent economy expected to keep the UK in recession until 2024, the Government is expecting to bring in significant cost-cutting measures to weather the storm. Many involved in the delivery of the business of government are still feeling the impact […]

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Designing a service to help employers support disabled employees

January 2023

DWP Digital and our supplier partner Opencast are developing an online service to help employers better support disabled employees and those with health conditions in the workplace. An early version of the service has entered public testing that is aimed at smaller businesses, many of […]