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Payroll Services: Safeguarding Business Continuity
Payroll is one of the most critical functions within any organisation, and one where accuracy, timeliness, and compliance are non-negotiable. Ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time underpins workforce trust, operational stability, and organisational reputation. Successful payroll delivery depends on a delicate balance of reliable technology, robust processes, and a skilled, well-trained team. Public…
Read MoreDesigning Capability For Scale Through Certification Programs
How A Fair Competition Process With Community Involvement Can Have A Lasting Impact
A design project is more than just the relationship between the client and architect; it involves the wider community, ensuring a legacy that will last for years to come. Learn how the final evaluation panel, which included the Grenfell Memorial Commission, the local community and government representatives, collaborated to honour the 72 people who lost…
Read MoreSchréder Becomes Sole Shareholder of Photinus
Schréder Becomes Sole Shareholder of Photinus, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Connected Solar Lighting – 8th April 2026. Brussels – Schréder, the world leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, announces the successful completion of the remaining 51% stake in Photinus, becoming the sole shareholder of the company. This milestone marks a new…
Read MoreSavings without compromise
Andy Spence, Britannia Fire The public sector must continue to meet stringent sustainability targets while minimising costs. With a PFAS ban expected to be announced by the government next year, it’s important that fire safety equipment is compliant and fit for purpose. Andy Spence, Joint Managing Director at Britannia Fire, explains how composite fire extinguishers…
Read MoreDiversity, Equality and Inclusion: From Policy to Practice
The UK workforce is more diverse than at any point in its history. For public sector organisations, that diversity is not simply a matter of compliance or political correctness, it is fundamental to delivering high-quality services to increasingly diverse communities. When diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) are embedded meaningfully into workplace culture, the benefits are…
Read More5 things public bodies need to know about copyright in a generative AI world
With Generative AI now embedded in everyday workflows, understanding what you can and can’t reuse has become even more important. Public sector organisations, from local authorities and public bodies, to police and fire services, handle vast amounts of published content every day. Whether it’s briefing documents, press cuttings or digital reports, the challenge is clear:…
Read MoreGuiding you to achieve your design aspirations
Commissioning a design project can be complex and challenging. Discover how Network Rail, an infrastructure client, successfully delivered the Rail Clock through a RIBA Competition. From initial vision to appointment of your winning design team, there are many elements requiring the expertise and input of numerous stakeholders. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is…
Read MoreSocial Value in Central Government: From Compliance to Strategic Impact in 2026
Government procurement rules underwent major changes in 2025 with the Procurement Act 2023 coming into effect. The changes were particularly pronounced around social value, where PPN 002 also introduced a new Social Value Model for public bodies. Social value professionals have had to up their game but this creates new opportunities – as Alex Byrne…
Read MoreBuilding an Evidence-Based Approach to Mental Health Care
Good policy and successful services are built on sound data. Nowhere is this more important than for mental health care. Announcing the forthcoming review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, autism and ADHD, Wes Streeting acknowledged there’d been a massive growth in mental health and behavioural issues with no consensus on what…
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