Addressing the Recruitment Timebomb
Published: Local Government IT in Use, 31st January 2008
Local government needs to urgently update its recruitment processes to cope with a future where retiring baby boomers and declining numbers of skilled young people will put talent in short supply, says Richard Tyrie, co-founder of JGP.co.uk and jobsgopublic.com.
Local government is facing a recruitment time bomb. One that must be defused over the next few years, otherwise its traditional organisational structures, operating costs and, most of all, the delivery of public services, could come under considerable pressure; perhaps even collapse.
Ipswich voluntary groups to be advised on media relationships
Those working for charities and voluntary groups in one southern town are to receive advice on building relationships with the press, it has emerged.
Next month, third sector groups in Ipswich will be taught how to write press releases and target certain audiences.
London councils ‘offering best value for money’
Borough councils in London are offering the best value for money for residents and are managing their finances more effectively than any other region of the country, a new report states.
The latest annual report by the Audit Commission on how well councils are using their resources shows that those working for public sector bodies in London scored far higher than those across Britain for financial management, value for money and reporting.
Southampton charities receive media advice
Charities across Southampton are to receive guidance on working with the media in a session next month, it has emerged.
On February 6th, those working for third sector organisations throughout the city will be taught on how to get positive coverage for their activities, write press releases and target specific audiences.
Welsh third sector groups receive grants
More than £4 million is to be invested into organisations, including those operating in the public sector, which provide services to children, young people and families in Wales, it has emerged.
In news that might interest those seeking care jobs, a total of 17 groups working in the health and social services sector will receive £1,475,723 in 2008-09 from the Children and Families Organisation Grant.
