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Post 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…
Read More5 Insights To Build Excellent Citizen Communications
In today’s increasingly demanding environment, citizens require more support than ever before, underscoring the vital importance for all public sector organisations to strive for maximum efficiency and responsiveness. What’s the best way to do this? GovNews, collaborating with our partner RingCentral, conducted a survey within the public sector, seeking insights into their challenges and communication…
Read MoreWhitepaper – Reforming For Recovery: Improving Connection In Healthcare
The pandemic showed that digitalisation underpinned by the latest in communications technology, can provide answers to seemingly intractable problems. Much has already been achieved, but it is now vital to build upon this progress. This white paper will explore ways in which greater advances can be made. In partnership with RingCentral, it provides insight into…
Read MoreThe Importance of Business Continuity for Payroll
Paying employees is fundamental to every organisation and a timely, accurate and compliant payroll delivery relies on technology, robust process, and a competent, well-trained payroll team. Every organisation is subject to somewhat unique terms and conditions of employment, requiring different combinations of people, process, and technology. But what happens when something disrupts this combination and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Integrating Payroll and Time & Attendance Software
Payroll is an essential part of every organisation and managing time and attendance records for inclusion with payroll can be both time-consuming and error prone. The resources that you allocate to routine payroll administration and manual activities can often be better used on other tasks and their time spent more efficiently. Yet even with this…
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