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HR Leaders Driving Change Through Unique DEI Strategies

HR leaders within the public service are further recognizing the importance of embracing DEI and are making some notable progress within this area. We’ve had the pleasure of hearing from three individuals who are set to participate in next month’s HR and Future of Work Roadshow, and who have shared their valuable insights, expertise and experiences with their own organization’s DEI initiatives.

HR Leaders Driving Change Through Unique DEI Strategies

Cyber Security & Risk Management

Strengthening Australian Cyber Security for a More Resilient Future

After a number of large scale cyber-attacks over the last year, the security of citizen data and systems of national significance remains at the forefront of the Government’s agenda. With the first ever Minister for Cyber Security, Hon Claire O’Neil, being appointed in June 2022, there is now a dedicated focus to reduce the risk of further breaches to Australian data and networks.

Strengthening Australian Cyber Security for a More Resilient Future

Health & Human Services

Atlantic Canada Healthcare Priorities

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our global communities in a substantial way. Rocking our healthcare system, this crisis demanded we allocate countless resources to fighting it. As we’ve faced lockdowns, lost businesses and a devasted economy, we are still recovering. Three years later, circumstances are very different, and the economy is recovering in remarkable ways. As such, the governments of most provinces across Canada are now prioritizing their spending in new, surprising ways.

Atlantic Canada Healthcare Priorities

Technology & Transformation

Public Sector Network has convened a group of Senior Level Public Sector Leaders

Public Sector Network (PSN) has assembled a Leadership Advisory Board consisting of Senior Level Public Sector Leaders to support and guide its events and new initiatives for the US Public Sector. The board will focus on identifying opportunities for development, ideation, and learning from public sector professionals in order to advance leadership across communities. The board features leaders from various departments and jurisdictions, including representatives from the USPTO, the State of Montana, and the City of Mesa, among others.

Public Sector Network has convened a group of Senior Level Public Sector Leaders

Innovation Shows

Innovate VIC 2023: A Long Time Ago In a Victoria Far, Far Away

In anticipation of the upcoming Innovate VIC Showcase in collaboration with EY, we had the opportunity to speak with the Victorian Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, from the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner. Mr. Bluemmel has a wealth of knowledge…

Innovate VIC 2023: A Long Time Ago In a Victoria Far, Far Away

Innovation Shows

Driving Innovation and Transformation in the Saskatchewan Government

In many governments across the world, the notion of innovation sounds almost counterintuitive. After all, government agencies are usually large, bureaucratic and usually slow to act. Whilst the pandemic showed that governments can innovate when required, it often comes in short bursts and for short periods. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Brianna Verhelst, the Executive Director of the Office of Planning, Performance & Improvement at the Ministry of Finance in the Government of Saskatchewan, says that innovation in government can thrive when we don’t underestimate the importance of people to the practice of innovation.

Driving Innovation and Transformation in the Saskatchewan Government

Innovation Shows

Finding the Truth - Convicting the Perpetrators of the MH-17 Downing

In our Public Sector People spotlight series we aim to humanise and celebrate government professionals at all levels that are making a difference. This week we spotlight Hilda Sirec, Commander with the Australian Federal Police who was part of the international collaborative effort to convict the perpetrators of the 2014 downing of MH-17.

Finding the Truth - Convicting the Perpetrators of the MH-17 Downing

Innovation Shows

Supporting Citizen Wellbeing By Bridging the Digital Divide

In our Public Sector People spotlight series we aim to humanise and celebrate government professionals at all levels that are making a difference. This week we spotlight Josie Scioli, Deputy City Manager at the City of Toronto who was part of a crucial initiative that bridged the digital divide, supplied disadvantaged communities with free WiFi and helped reduce the spread of Covid-19 during the height of the pandemic.

Supporting Citizen Wellbeing By Bridging the Digital Divide

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