Posts by Public Sector Focus
The Value Of Independence When Managing Complex Estates In The Public Sector
For over six decades, KBR has been at the forefront of executing critical government projects and programs, providing cutting-edge technology-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector clients in the UK. In their latest whitepaper, the KBR Estates Intelligence team explores the transformative power of independence when managing complex estates, offering insights into…
Read MoreRolling Out 9,000 Microsoft Surface Devices for Kent County Council
James Young, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cantium Business Solutions, explains how Cantium is supporting Kent County Council in aligning its device deployment and disposal processes with their modern work practices, utilising Microsoft Surface Devices. “Cantium’s seamless collaboration with our team and proactive approach have garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback. We are confident that these new…
Read MoreVisionary leadership: Why pictures have power in the public sector
Scale, complexity and limited resources can feel like consistent constraints on progress across the public sector. But by taking a visual approach at every stage – from planning to implementation and communication – many public sector projects are benefiting from picture power. Here Dan Porter, co-founder of Scriberia, specialists in strategic visualisation, considers why drawing…
Read MoreThe Revolutionary Role of Book Scanners in Modern Libraries
It’s late in the evening at the university library. Fluorescent lights cast a dull glow onto stacks of books. Students hunch over their laptops, hard at work on research papers. One stressed student, hair a mess and eyes bloodshot, frantically flips through the five books before her when she finally finds the perfect citation. She…
Read MoreTechnology: Help or hindrance to employee wellbeing?
Many organisations now have a greater awareness of the importance of employee wellbeing to the workplace, which is good news for both employer and employee. Happy, healthy employees are engaged, productive, and more likely to contribute positively to the success of their organisation. Improvements to HR management software, from its origins as a basic record…
Read MorePrioritising Challenges for Human Resources
Across the public sector, Human Resources (HR) departments play a pivotal role in maintaining the efficiency, productivity, and morale of the workforce. However, the landscape of public sector HR comes with its unique set of challenges, needing a focused approach to address them effectively. Frontier Software shine a light on some of the issues that…
Read MoreLooking to update your skills or take the next step in your career? Warwick Medical School can help
With 25 years of experience supporting the education needs of healthcare professionals, we understand that students learn differently and have different aims. This is why courses at WMS allow for progression that is flexible and suited to individuals. Many of our postgraduate taught courses such as Medical Education and Public Health can be studied on…
Read MoreExecutive coaching: make a purposeful intervention with Clement Leadership Development
Executive coaching is on the rise, providing leaders with an opportunity to engage in professional development and consider issues that are current and relevant. Will Clement, MD at Clement Leadership Development considers the role of executive coaching and how, if done right, can provide clarity, perspective and purpose. Executive or business coaching is more important…
Read MoreBeliev Warns Public EV Charging Infrastructure Is Stalling Despite Government Funding
Local authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plans, seriously putting at risk the UK Government’s ambition to have 300,000 public charge points available by 2030. A major research project for the Charge Point Operator (CPO) Believ shows that many local authorities have fallen significantly behind in their intended plans, with almost…
Read MoreReduce Your Organisation’s Carbon Footprint And Improve Your Productivity By Encouraging Active Travel
Charmian Beedie, Head of Marketing at Cyclehoop, looks at ways to help your staff make the switch to active travel. With the recent news that global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, it is now more crucial than ever for organisations and individuals to take action. This announcement demonstrates the current challenge is…
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