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Sixty senior officials speak out about ‘toxic’ behaviour towards women at UK defence department
A group of women working in senior civilian roles at the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have described a culture “hostile to women as equal and respected partners”, in which instances of abuse, sexual assault and harassment are widespread. In a letter sent by the group to the ministry’s permanent secretary, and seen by…
Reports of sexual harassment at US federal agencies fall; Australia opens consultation on data and digital strategy: management & workforce news in brief
Global Government Forum’s digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Survey shows that reports of sexual harassment in US federal agencies have decreased Reports of sexual harassment from US federal employees fell over the five years to 2021, according to a newly-released survey by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).…
US federal agency’s tech hiring drive pays dividends; New Zealand PM axes policy plans: management & workforce news in brief
Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Tech recruitment drive proving successful at US Department of Veterans Affairs The US Department of Veterans Affairs is focusing on its flexible work offering as part of a new approach to workforce development and has been successful in attracting…
Australian federal agencies urged to address sexual harassment in the workplace
Australian government departments have been asked to begin implementing policies that address sexual harassment in federal workplaces. The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) called on agencies to start work now, ahead of legislation due to go into force in December that will require all employers nationwide to take “reasonable and proportionate” measures to eliminate sex…
Attempts to quash sexual harassment at US forest service questioned
Measures to curb a longstanding culture of sexual harassment at the US Forest Service are just a “check-the-box” process which will not eliminate the problem, according to evidence presented to a House Oversight Committee inquiry. The committee is investigating whether progress has been made at the service to deal with reports of misconduct, sexual harassment…
Former Scotland first minister attacks perm sec over harassment probe
The head of the UK’s union for senior civil servants has defended Scottish Government permanent secretary Leslie Evans, after the civil service chief came under fire from former first minister Alex Salmond – who objects to the conduct of an investigation into claims of sexual harassment against him. Salmond, who led the country’s devolved administration…
US agency personnel chief investigated for sexual harassment
The top official in charge of personnel at the US government’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is under investigation for sexual harassment, including allegations that he repeatedly hired women as possible sexual partners for male employees. The investigation was confirmed by FEMA’s boss, William Long, who added that some of the behaviour could be criminal.…
Code of conduct introduced to prevent sexual harassment in Cyprus
Guidance on how to prevent and deal with sexual harassment in the Cypriot civil service has been published by the country’s ombudswoman. The Commissioner for Administration for Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) is investigating eight sexual harassment cases pending since 2015, according to local news website cyprus-mail.com. Ombudswoman Maria Lottides said that the courts had…
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Making Government Work: Five Pillars of a Modern, Effective Civil Service
Around the world, governments are dealing with substantial challenges – from economic stagnation to the transition to net zero, military conflicts and cyber threats. Governments are also grappling with shifting geopolitics and the rise of populism – and all of these factors are set against the emergence of new technologies, including generative AI, which have the potential to fundamentally transform every aspect of society, but which also pose huge ethical, security and regulatory questions for the public sector.
The Making Government Work: Five pillars of a modern, effective civil service report was undertaken to help identify the key characteristics needed in a modern public service, with priorities ranging across leadership, digital service delivery, workforce development, cross-departmental integration, and citizen trust.
This report has been covered by publications around the world including the Financial Times, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme, Ottawa Citizen, Fed Manager, the Mandarin and the i newspaper.
(Published August 2024)
The Future of the Finance Ministry
From setting tax rates and financial regulations that create the ground rules for national economies, to allocating – and tracking – spending for public services, finance ministries occupy an essential role at the centre of government. Geopolitical crises have reinforced the importance of finance ministries, as they tackle both immediate shocks and long-term trends such as ageing populations, the digital transition, and the impact of moves to net zero.
Against this backdrop, this global research explores what the future finance ministry looks like and how to prepare for it.
Based on interviews with 10 senior leaders from finance ministries – led by John McCarthy, chief economist in Ireland’s Department of Finance, working with Ian Hall, editor, Global Government Finance, and Richard Johnstone, executive editor, Global Government Forum – the study identifies four key themes: the evolving role of the finance ministry in response to uncertainty; the shift to more flexible finance systems that support outcomes; digital transformation and the growth of AI; and the battle for talent and trust.
(Published May 2026)
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