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.
It’s never too late for user research
Content designer Rob Finch and his team reflect on how bringing in user research can be beneficial at any stage of a project.
My journey on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme and beyond
Graham Dickinson reflects on his civil service journey, a journey that began with the Fast Stream in 2008, which then propelled him to a senior leadership role via the Civil Service Senior Leaders development programme. I began my civil service …
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
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.
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
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.
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, …
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.