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Since 2016, the Civil Service Awards have included a category to celebrate those who improve wellbeing in their organisation. Knowing how to measure wellbeing is critical to their success, and we speak to former civil servant Nancy Hey about setting up the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, her time as a policy official and why wellbeing is being taken more seriously as a measure of progress

The late Dame Lesley Strathie’s 40-year career spanned roles from admin assistant to HMRC chief exec. Former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell remembers her as an “influential voice” among the ranks of perm secs

From long-standing initiatives in the intelligence services to new staff networks, training and work experience, the civil service is waking up to the benefits of a more neurodiverse workforce. Tamsin Rutter reports on what is being done – and what more is to come

The 2016 Chilcot Report exposed some of Whitehall’s biggest weaknesses – the silos and hierarchies that lead to bad decisions. Two years on, the officials who led the civil service response from the MoD, Cabinet Office and Foreign Office tell Tamsin Rutter what’s happened since then

Think tank calls on DDaT head to publish a transformation implementation plan and sit on the Civil Service Board

Home Office asks for written comments on “main legislative, policy and operational decisions” that led to scandal

Chief people officer Rupert McNeil reveals figure alongside new mental health guide for managers

IfG explainer reveals more than 30% fall in number of civil servants in east of England, the east Midlands and the south east since 2010

Cabinet Office minister told by FDA trade union that gender pay gap “will not close on its own”

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Just four departments currently publish detailed information about parental leave and pay policy on their websites

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Prospect union says non-departmental public body should not be subject to Treasury guidance for government departments

Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff

Leaked document reveals top officials will conduct research into potential negative impact of DWP policy or operational practice

The NCA’s Nina Cope tells Tamsin Rutter about the agency’s aim to break down barriers, and help cement its reputation at the “pinnacle of law enforcement”

In a new report the charity calls for a new profession, the “public entrepreneur”, with a skills passport to aid career development

Economic and Domestic Secretariat DG appointed second perm sec following departure of Wilkinson for national security role

At the Civil Service Awards 2015, an HMP Standford Hill team won for operational excellence. Three years on, manager Joe Rook tells Civil Service World about all the employment and training opportunities on offer for offenders

Public Accounts Committee says need to embed procurement best practice across civil service is crucial following Carillion collapse

Bonus for prime minister’s Brexit adviser Oliver Robbins singled out for ire from Brexiteer MPs

FCO warns “situation is becoming unsustainable” as 70% of staff leaving department cite poor pay as top reason

John Manzoni says department has taken appropriate action and defends decision not to publish inquiry

By the end of 2019, 90% of senior civil service leaders will be trained as Wellbeing Confident Leaders

With nominations open for the Civil Service Awards 2018, we explore the man who inspired the Chris Martin Policy Award

Dame Martina Milburn says hiring a diverse team is her first priority, with applications open until 25 July

Crawford Falconer says “world is begging to trade with UK” in first full interview since taking up role

DfT's high-speed railway company to appoint new top team as project moves from design to construction

Permanent secretary Peter Schofield says department has “confidence in NAO” following row over Universal Credit

Permanent secretary Antonia Romeo says department has appointed top team and will now focus on building capability. Tamsin Rutter reports on DIT’s next steps

Public Accounts Committee chair publishes list of “departments of concern”

Cipfa survey also finds three quarters of leaders are “more negative about Brexit now than last year”

Treasury insists new range is “not a cap” but unions deride “paltry” rise and failure to engage staff reps on decisions

Is HMT arrogant and “a bit blokey”? Directors general Clare Lombardelli, Katharine Braddick and Beth Russell tell Tamsin Rutter about the progress that has been made and the next steps to make it more open, diverse and inclusive

Department for Education policy advisor reportedly failed to tell Whitehall she was appearing on reality TV show

PCS trade union to ballot 150,000 civil servants over next five weeks and expects “overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote”