Posts by Public Sector Focus
Community Charging: A Powerful Initiative For Widespread EV Adoption
As the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, transport has a critical role to play in the nation’s journey to net zero. Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step in reducing emissions and improving local air quality. However, many drivers remain hesitant to make the switch, citing EV charging availability…
Read MoreLandis+Gyr and Believ partner to enhance accessible EV charging across the UK
Landis+Gyr, a global leader in integrated energy management solutions, and Believ, a leading UK-based electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), have joined forces to deliver accessible EV charging solutions that support almost four million Blue Badge holders or disabled drivers who may find inaccessible charging bays a barrier to EV adoption. At the heart…
Read MoreOnboarding In A Hybrid Workplace
Onboarding in a hybrid workplace requires adapting traditional processes to ensure new hires feel integrated and supported, regardless of their location. Onboarding is a critical process that can set the tone for an employee’s entire time working at your organisation. However, with the hybrid work model now firmly established across the workplace, onboarding can be…
Read MoreNavigating the NHS Estate Crisis: Strategies for Sustainable Facilities Management
As UK healthcare faces an unprecedented mix of pressures from a growing maintenance backlog to heightened expectations in patient care, the importance of Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) has become undeniable. In this insightful white paper, David Parrett, Director at Cadaema Consulting Services, examines how Hard FM can address critical issues – from ageing infrastructure…
Read MorePost Election: The Changing HR Landscape
The general election in June resulted in a significant shift in the political landscape in the UK and as the dust settled, it became clear that substantial change lay ahead. During the months leading up to the election, manifestos were scrutinised and media attention locked onto headline-grabbing issues designed to win over voters. However, for…
Read MoreSolarcycle and Falco Launch Bike Shelters with 100% Renewable Energy E-Bike Charging
In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability, Falco UK has teamed up with Solarcycle UK to introduce 100% renewable solar energy e-bike charging stations within their cycle shelters. The inaugural installation of this innovative system has been completed at NHS Wales Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, aligning with the hospital’s Active Travel and Green Plans. NHS Powys…
Read MoreTransforming Estates Management By Harnessing The Power Of Automation And Aggregation
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, KBR Estates Intelligence explores the ways automation and aggregation can be used to achieve success within public sector…
Read MoreGenerative AI, Human Or A Bit Of Both
For many people generative AI apps, such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, may appear to be the new kid on the office tool block, yet the term Artificial Intelligence was first used more than 60 years ago! That aside, there is no denying the speed in which the use of generative AI has become widespread…
Read MoreDriving Efficiency: 6 Ways Hiyacar is Reducing Public Sector Costs and Hitting 2030 Emission Targets
George Webb, Business Development Consultant at Hiyacar, shares how the UK’s leading keyless pool car-sharing app is being used by the public sector to improve efficiency, reduce costs and help towards the government’s target of lowering carbon emissions by 68% by 2030. As of May 2024, public sector borrowing reached £33.5 billion for the financial…
Read MoreDistrict Council Win With Date Driven Software
Derry City & Strabane District Council is one of eleven Councils within Northern Ireland. They are a Local Authority with approximately 1,000 employees and are responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses, including planning, waste and recycling services, building control, and local economic and cultural development. When the Council started to…
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