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Minister sets out plan for modern Civil Service
Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen has delivered a speech in which he set out plans for a modern Civil Service to deliver stronger public services.
The plans for a more productive institution include three key priorities, the first of which is unlocking the transformative potential of new technologies such as A.I. by increasing the pace and scale of digital transformation in government.
The second priority is unlocking new ways of working by streamlining and simplifying how government operates and the third is leveraging workforce potential by addressing problems of talent attraction, retention and churn through a smaller, skilled workforce that is better rewarded, with stronger performance management.
Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Rt Hon John Glen MP said: "The Civil Service and the work it does impacts all of our lives in so many ways, we must therefore ensure it is fit for purpose for the long term, and delivers efficiently and effectively.
"It is clear we have to do more with less. To do this, we must embrace new technology, empower those around us by working collaboratively in offices, and ensure performance management standards enable line managers to provide the best possible feedback and tackle consistent poor performance.
"The Civil Service must adapt today to prepare for the urgent challenges of tomorrow. Our citizens deserve nothing less, and I know our committed civil servants are up for the challenge."
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