New year, new you: why we’re focusing on Continuous Improvement
Chief Digital Officer for Defra Group Chris Thorn shares his thoughts on the value of Continuous Improvement and why it’s important to him.
Defra group digital and data transformation strategy: how we’re planning to digitally transform our services
Sarah Hoy, Deputy Director for Digital Transformation, tells us how our new Digital and Data Strategy will change the way we design, build, and run digital services in the future.
How we are making our forms accessible and easy to use
Jenny Taylor reflects on the work she’s been doing to develop a solution which she hopes will reduce our reliance on paper forms in the future.
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.
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.
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.
World Soil Day: How we’re improving access to soils data and information for England and Wales
On World Soil Day, Naomi Lees explains the importance of Defra’s new four-year agreement with Cranfield University for the maintenance and licensing of The Land Information system (LandIS).
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.
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.
How we’re building a community of AI enthusiasts in Defra
David Lau and Ethan Summers share some insights into their work to develop an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Community of Interest for colleagues in Defra who are interested in building, and sharing, their knowledge of this rapidly expanding technology.