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Thatcham Research has launched its cutting-edge EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe is a comprehensive training program designed to ensure the safety of key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles as the volume of EVs on the road Continue reading Thatcham Research ‘EV Safe’ training to prepare public sector for electric vehicles
By Stephanie Ward The intricacies of the IT systems companies rely on to operate are more now complicated than ever. There is the constant challenge of managing internal service providers and multiple third-party vendors. Fortunately, Service Integration and Management (SIAM) has emerged to bring sanity to an IT world plagued with chaos and poor return Continue reading Driving forward SIAM innovation through practitioner collaboration
By David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks Let’s face it, change is often held back by fear. The same principle applies to both the public sector and the private sector. People are often the reason why projects advance, don’t go hard or fail. With artificial intelligence – particularly generative AI – there is some Continue reading Why Artificial Intelligence is The Next Revolution: The Good and the Bad
Lord Kerslake (credit – Peabody) A University of Manchester publication released today presents a series of evidence-led solutions to tackle regional inequalities and boost the levelling up agenda. The 44-page document begins with a characteristically incisive foreword from Lord Kerslake, former Head of the Home Civil Service. Power in Place – published by Continue reading Power in Place: new approaches to addressing regional inequalities
Matt Glass has been appointed as new board chair of UK’s leading supplier diversity organisation, MSDUK. In the role, Matt will lead MSDUK’s board as they continue to support a thriving network of corporates and ethnic minority businesses (EMBs) to improve supplier diversity for individuals, communities, and businesses across the UK and Europe. Matt leads Continue reading UK’s leading supplier diversity organisation, MSDUK, appoints Matt Glass as the new board chair
Booking is now open for the 2023 Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference and Awards Dinner, as the organisation’s 40th anniversary celebrations get into full swing. The IED Annual Conference, which will be held at the Park Regis Birmingham on 7th November, is themed Grow for Good? Reappraising the UK’s Growth Objectives. Workshops and presentations Continue reading IED Annual Conference and Awards launched as 40th anniversary celebrations get underway
Comment from Ollie Gray, business development director, Charis While Charis welcomes the reduction in the Ofgem price cap this July from £3280 to £2074, households will still be paying generally double what they were paying in 2021. The cumulative effect of the increase in the overall cost of living has meant that many people have Continue reading Ofgem price cap reduction – what does it mean?
Claire Agutter In the volatility of today’s international markets, businesses need to be agile and responsive and supply chain flexibility has emerged as a game-changer. “The ability of a business and its capacity to swiftly adjust supply chain operations in response to unpredictable market demands and supply-side disruptions can be make or break Continue reading Closing the Gap: In a turbulent economic environment, how can a more agile supply chain deliver business growth?
Mark Benson – Rivus With the pressures on public sector finances at an all-time high, we talk to Mark Benson, Emergency Services Fleet Consultant, at award winning fleet solutions provider, Rivus, about ways that critical public service fleets can maximise vehicle availability and fleet efficiencies to deliver significant cost savings, freeing up budget Continue reading Driving critical fleets forward
Workforce management platform and services company Matrix is strengthening its commitment to providing a world-class contingent workforce management system, starting with the launch of Matrix Prism, powered by OutSystems’ low-code development system, which will replace Matrix existing proprietary platform, CR.net. Matrix Prism will provide an intuitive end-to-end workflow management platform that covers the full spectrum Continue reading Matrix ramps up tech investment with Matrix Prism launch in collaboration with OutSystems to boost platform capabilities
Align, the joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick, a subsidiary of VolkerWessels that is delivering the Central 1 portion of HS2 Phase One, has chosen a next generation procurement delivery solution which can result in up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions previously caused by Continue reading ALIGN JV CHOOSES UNIQUE ONSITE PROCUREMENT SOLUTION TO SUPPORT HS2 CONSTRUCTION
Added Health – Dr Michael Stein (left) and Prof Chris Butler The way we deliver healthcare in the UK has to change, says Dr Michael Stein, CEO of Added Health. He explains how advances in medical research and digital technology might now transform the lives of millions and save the NHS £billions. The Continue reading It’s time to make a pre-emptive strike on poor health
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