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Celebrating the achievements of the Welsh Language Technology Action Plan (2018 – 2024)

By Indeg, Cymraeg 2050 Team Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg When we published the Welsh Language Technology Action Plan in 2018, our aim was to create technological advances that would enable us to use more Welsh in a wide … Continue reading →

February 21, 2024adminUncategorizedGOV, 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

Chief Statistician’s update: improvements introduced to labour market estimates for Wales

Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Cymraeg. In September 2023, we published a Chief Statistician’s blog providing advice about the challenges being faced in the Labour Force Survey (LFS) run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the impact of such … Continue reading →

February 14, 2024adminUncategorizedGOV, 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

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.

January 15, 2024adminDefra digital, digital, Strategy, Technology, TransformationDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

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.

January 5, 2024adminDefra digital, Defra services, digital, Digital transformation, services, Transformation, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

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.

December 21, 2023adminAccessibility, Defra digital, Digital transformation, user needsDEFRA, 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