An OECD body is working on a declaration that would see signatories commit to public sector innovation, and help cement a better common understanding of what it actually means. Read More
While Australian Public Service leaders worry there might be too little staff mobility in their workforce, new research on the United Kingdom civil service is… Read More
Managers need to make the most of the probation period for new employees to reduce the chance of having to deal with unsuitable staff members down the track, the Australian Public Service commissioner advises in a reminder that the recruitment process continues long after the position is filled. Read More
The second annual Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards were presented yesterday morning, highlighting how all levels of the public service can contribute, not just organisation leaders. Read More
The APS Review panel is planning to craft a concise set of big ideas for public service reform rather than a highly prescriptive blueprint, according to its chair. Read More
The experienced jurist responds to the former APS commissioner's claims that he exceeded his brief and that he should have been excluded due to apprehended bias -- a concept McMillan understands quite well -- and notes that he mostly found in Lloyd's favour, dismissing all but one of nine allegations. Read More
The former Australian public service commissioner has accused the merit protection commissioner's office of smearing his reputation. Read More
The APS needs to become more politically astute in its advice to ministers, the Australian Public Service Commissioner says in his first major address. Read More
Modern business intelligence software allows data and analytics to be be shared to a larger audience – both internal and external to an organisation. But is critical that the data being used is secure. Read More
Verona Burgess analyses former APS Commissioner Andrew Podger’s thought-provoking 8800-word submission to the Thodey review. Read More
There are 10 days left before nominations close for this year's Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards, now in their second year. Read More
The Australian Public Service Commission is months away from publishing its first update on 2014 workforce data suggesting public servants with a disability report twice as much bullying and harassment at work as their peers. Read More
Mandarins need ways to tap the public sector leaders of tomorrow on the shoulder rather than wait patiently for the cream to rise to the top, thinks Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd. Read More
When the APS Commissioner John Lloyd leaves his Parkes office for the last time today and returns full-time to Melbourne, there will be more than a few public servants who will be disappointed at his departure from the role -- including among them, union members. Read More
Both well-regarded, with only short stints in ministerial offices, the recent appointments of Peter Woolcott and Clive Mathieson show Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull still trusts in professionals — even with an election looming. Read More
