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6 Oct 16
Auditors general from around the world will gather in Abu Dhabi for the congress of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions in December. PF asked six of them to share their hopes...
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3 Oct 16
Lack of sleep is an organisational issue as it can damage both individual performance and workplace relationships. Managers need to address it in themselves and their teams
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26 Sep 16
Sustainable cities are about more than cutting carbon emissions – they involve thinking about how people live, travel and interact with the natural world. Ahead of the UN’s Habitat III...
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16 Sep 16
Traditional humanitarian responses to global crises are underfunded and often miss their mark. As new donors emerge and the benefits of more local approaches are recognised, does the western aid...
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26 Aug 16
Arts and culture are often early victims of council cuts. However, many authorities are now wising up to the fact that cultural activities can be sound investments, bringing economic benefits and...
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25 Aug 16
Setting up a trading company to provide services is one way to reduce costs, and several matters need to be considered to ensure your company is viable and a success
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22 Aug 16
With Theresa May now in Downing Street and grappling with the fallout from Brexit, it could be all change for public finances
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27 Jun 16
Whether you are starting out or experienced, it pays to enhance your profile to attract employers’ attention. There are plenty of tricks to make yourself more visible
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21 Jun 16
The cost of fraud is far higher than previous estimates, and procurement accounts for most of this. With cuts to internal audit and procurement teams focused on savings, local authorities need all...
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20 Jun 16
Manchester’s city leaders are eager to show local people that devolution is making a difference by improving services. However, without quick results and a reasonably strong local economy, the...
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26 May 16
Any grant-awarding body can be subject to fraud, which may damage service delivery and public trust. Putting safeguards in place can help to protect against this
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25 May 16
Hundreds of infrastructure projects are in the pipeline for the next five years. However, some have become mired in delays, and more are needed beyond 2021 to inspire industry confidence
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23 May 16
Under EU rules, certain public sector contracts have to be advertised across Europe, although there is flexibility to give local providers an advantage. Would Brexit change how procurement is carried...
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17 May 16
The public sector has a duty to ensure equality, yet few women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are reaching the upper echelons of public finance. What can be done to change this?
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3 May 16
LinkedIn is the world’s main professional social networking site, and there are several steps you can take to get the most out of it and improve your working life
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29 Apr 16
As budgets continue to dwindle, blue light services are having to collaborate to cut costs. A snapshot of how emergency services are working together shows this trend is likely to continue and...
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26 Apr 16
The EU has a great influence on who can work in the UK and how these staff are treated. Would the UK’s public sector be better or worse off without this source of labour and employment...
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25 Apr 16
All schools are due to become academies by 2022, yet arguments still rage over their effects on standards, their financial management and whether they provide value for money
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4 Apr 16
Older workers are still ambitious and eager to learn, but often end up on a slow path to retirement. Employers should tap into their long-developed skills and knowledge
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4 Apr 16
Much regeneration in the UK has been supported by EU funding. How will it be affected if the UK votes to leave?
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31 Mar 16
The planning system is under attack, as the government is set on delivering more housing for owner-occupiers, sidelining local councils, allowing homes to be created without consent and pushing...
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30 Mar 16
A number of action points emerge from exploring the role of public sector non-executives. The challenge will be making them happen, observes Ann Reeder
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30 Mar 16
Cities and regions can gain extensive devolved powers – but only if they agree to having a directly elected mayor. Many are less than enthusiastic
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1 Mar 16
Interim management can provide a long-term career where you can fully exploit your ideas and expertise
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24 Feb 16
Charities are coming under increasing scrutiny over their governance and fundraising tactics, just as they are taking on more vital work once performed by public organisations