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Half of public sector employees feel exhausted due to workload and pressure, analysis finds
Research by Commercial Services Group found two thirds of workers said they felt overwhelmed in their job.
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Public sector motivation depends on workplace environment, study finds
According to research from Edith Cowan University, employees’ feelings about their workplace play a decisive role in whether they go above and beyond in their roles.
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Public sector unprepared for Employment Rights Bill changes, says expert
A last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill could worsen the public sector’s lack of readiness, according to Kam Singh, director of law at Invicta Law.
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Civica partners with Talos360 to deliver hiring and HR system for public sector
The new platform brings together Civica’s People Hub software and Talos360’s ATS, aiming to make it easier for organisations to attract, hire, onboard and retain staff.
Employee Relations
Most public sector staff feel loyal to their job, not their employer – Reward Gateway
The report showed 83% of employees felt engaged with their role or mission, while 64% said they were more committed to their job than to the organisation itself.
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Public sector trails private sector in AI investment and strategy, report reveals
A survey from Access PaySuite found 58% of public sector bodies are investing in AI, but only 10% have significant strategies in place.
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Government extends public sector pension scheme pays deadline to July 2027
Ministers agreed that this would help those still waiting for revised pension input statements.
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Southwark Council partners with Bouygues UK to deliver 150 affordable key worker homes
The scheme is set to provide homes for social workers, teachers, fire-fighters, police and NHS clinical staff.
Organisational & Employee Development
ADEPT launches fully funded digital and data skills training academy
The course will deliver hands-on training, expert coaching and community learning, specifically for place directors’ teams.
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Government needs long-term plan for public sector pay and workforce, says TUC
The statement came in response to the Government's handling of the latest recommendations from the public sector pay review bodies.
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Trade union membership hits record low at 22% in 2024
The number of employees who were union members fell by 38,000 to 6.4 million over the year.
Compensation & Benefits
Teachers and NHS workers to recieve pay rises up to 4%, reports The Times
The Times revealed that the independent pay review body for teachers, representing 514,000 staff, has recommended a pay rise close to 4%.