The report from the Prince’s Trust claims that disadvantaged youngsters are being poorly served because local authorities and voluntary organisations are not working together effectively. It is based ...

The DETR – official champion of sustainable development – has reported on how the department itself is doing to achieve its own targets.Glenda Jackson, the Minister responsible for green issues at the ...

An increasing number of public services are being contracted out and, as a result, there is an stronger emphasis on value for money and ensuring service targets are being met. The need to assess ...

Following the award of beacon status to 43 councils earlier in the month, themes have been announced for the third wave of the beacon scheme. Applications from councils that want to become exemplars ...

This is an inspiring fable that champions leadership for the Everyman. It is a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who ...

Traces the evolution of the competency movement from its origin in mediaeval times through to the present day. Describes the national skills initiatives of the US government in its bid to increase the ...

Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain, a ten-year strategy published in 1998, focused strongly on tackling drug-related crime. The police play important role in combining the curbing of drugs ...

Getting the work life balance right is sometimes seen as a juggling act with time. Janice Haddon explains that it is much more complicated than that. Getting the right balance is about meeting our ...

Working practices in the future are likely to be increasingly influenced by employees. A report from Affiniti, a communications company, sets out research findings revealing a change in attitudes in ...

A report published today looks in detail at the extent of bullying experienced by children and young people living away from home or using social care services. In spite of anti-bullying campaigns two ...

The Guide from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is designed to help equip line managers with the skills and confidence to intervene at an early stage to prevent disputes from ...

The Department of Social Security has announced a series of rewards and punishments for local authorities, whose job it is to weed out benefit fraud.Legislation will be changed to introduce financial ...