Influencing the debate: Dave Penman reflects on conference season


We will also be vocal with politicians that they need to match their commitments with the resources required to deliver, as well as addressing the long-standing issues of a failing reward pay system that neither recruits, retains nor motivates civil servants, either effectively or efficiently. And as ever, we will be at the forefront of the argument that an impartial, professional and permanent civil service best serves the interest of the country and considering ways this can be protected after years of being undermined and attacked.
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