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Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi

First year Digital Data Technology and Cyber Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi tells us about his journey into the Civil Service Fast Stream and his first posting as a Product Manager within Defra Digital Data and Technology.

February 29, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, Software toolsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Why I chose to join Defra’s Cloud Academy: Steven Calder

Steven Calder provides an insight into why he chose to apply for an ICT apprenticeship in the Defra Cloud Academy.

February 26, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, Defra services, people, servicesDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Ophir Edelstein

In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent programmes, we hear from Ophir Edelstein reflects on her first placement as a Technology Innovation Consultant on the Civil Service Fast Stream.

February 19, 2024admincareers, Defra digital, Digital transformation, innovation, people, TechnologyDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Riman Salim

In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent development programmes, Riman Salim reflects on her Fast Stream experiences to date and shares some tips for anyone thinking of applying.

February 12, 2024adminAll staff, careers, Defra digital, people, security, StrategyDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

How we’re broadening our range of opportunities to attract, grow and retain talent

Gabriella Debens explains how we are supporting the new Civil Service People Plan, a key aim of which is to create and enable fairer opportunities for anyone to become qualified and experienced civil servants, from entry to senior leadership. Hi, …

January 29, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, Recruitment, Strategy, TalentDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Opportunity, diversity, and our Shadow Executive Board

At the conclusion of Disability History Month, Stephen Jenkins, Rich Stanley, and Laurie Doyle reflect on the value of a key staff forum which encourages inclusivity and diversity, and which has provided each of them with a vital learning and development opportunity.

December 14, 2023adminAccessibility, Defra digital, jobs, people, volunteeringDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Being young and bereaved: sharing my experience

In National Grief Awareness Week Katie Bishop shares her experience of being young and bereaved, as she aims to raise awareness of the lasting impact of grief while highlighting the support services available inside and outside of work.

December 8, 2023adminDefra digital, people, wellbeingDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

International Volunteer Day: Why I’m supporting the homeless

On International Volunteer Day Khadijr Rahman shares her experiences of helping homeless people in Birmingham every month.

December 6, 2023adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, volunteeringDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

How I balance office working alongside a chronic condition

On the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Wendy Marsden shares her experiences of using her mobility scooter in the workplace, and the difference it has made to her level of work fulfilment by enabling her to interact, face to face, with her colleagues.

December 3, 2023adminAccessibility, Defra digital, peopleDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Why my faith is important to me

In Inter Faith Week, Tricia Olagunju, explains why her faith is important to her and how it has helped her to strive towards helping others.

November 17, 2023adminDefra digital, peopleDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales