New public sector standards launched

Posted in News on the November 9th, 2007

A new set of standards targeted at those operating in the public sector have been launched today, it has emerged.

The documentation is designed to help officials improve the quality of data that they use to manage and report their activities, news which may be of interest to those working in the public sector looking to make the best use of talent management. (more…)

North Dorset council praised for work with network partners

Posted in News on the November 6th, 2007

North Dorset district council is ever improving its services, it has been claimed.

The announcement comes as the local authority’s comprehensive performance assessment was rated as good in a recent assessment by the Audit Commission. (more…)

Community groups receive energy saving advice

Posted in News on the November 6th, 2007

Community groups are set to receive free guidance on how to set up projects which will help to tackle climate change and save energy.

The announcement comes as the Energy Saving Trust launches a number of one-day training schemes across the country as part of its Community Action for Energy (CAfE) programme. (more…)

Healthcare volunteers ‘face IT skills shortage’

Posted in News on the November 5th, 2007

Those working in the healthcare sector in a voluntary capacity face a skills shortage when it comes to IT, new figures show.

In research commissioned by the UK Workforce Hub, 26 per cent of healthcare employers in the voluntary sector claim that the main skills gap among their workforce lies in the strategic use of IT. (more…)

JGP Launches a professional services division For Public Sector

Posted in Press Releases on the October 31st, 2007

Analysis and planning consultancy to facilitate the development of e-recruitment strategies that meet legislative and efficiency agenda demands

Web-based HR services and talent management provider JGP has launched a new division providing specialist business analysis, efficiency consulting and talent management strategy development services for public sector employers.

Delivered as an end-to-end service or project-specific advice depending on customer need, the new consultancy division will help executive agencies, local authorities, housing groups and the third sector to establish strategic plans to attract high quality candidates, streamline HR processes and meet legislative demands while delivering savings such as reduced cost per hire that exceed current and future government Efficiency Agenda targets.
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