Public servants to get stress tests
Press Review 10 August 2004
The Health and Safety Executive has recommended stress testing for public sector employees after research showed high levels of strain on staff such as teachers and nurses.
Unions split over DWP pay row
News Article 27 July 2004
Two Whitehall unions have fallen out over the continuing pay and conditions dispute in the Department for Work and Pensions.
Poll shows mistrust of politicians on public services
News Article 23 July 2004
A new poll has shown the public do not trust politicians to improve public services.
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Deal reached to end 'two-tier workforces'
Press Review 21 July 2004
Public sector union Unison has announced that a deal has been struck with the government to end "two-tier workforces".
Atkinson calls for productivity checks
Press Review 20 July 2004
In a new report Sir Tony Atkinson has called for independent corroboration of government productivity.
Deal to end 'two tier workforce' in sight
Press Review 16 July 2004
An extension of a deal to end the "two tier workforce" across the public sector looks more certain, after the CBI dropped its opposition to the move.
Union warns against public sector job cuts
News Article 14 July 2004
Public sector employees have urged MPs to back them in their campaign against large scale job cuts.
DTI staff lose out but science gains
News Article 12 July 2004
There will be staff reductions at the Department of Trade and Industry but science budgets are set to rise, the chancellor has told MPs.
Whitehall set for major shake-up
News Article 12 July 2004
Thousands of civil servants are to be sacked as the government seeks to improve efficiency in the public services.
IPPR defends public sector job growth
News Article 8 July 2004
A leading centre-left think tank has defended the growth of public sector jobs since 1997.
PM defends public service reforms
Press Review 7 July 2004
The prime minister has defended his plans to overhaul the public services by introducing greater consumer choice.
Forum Brief: Public sector sick days
Policy Consultation 5 July 2004
Comment from Cabinet Office, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the Institute of Directors.
Public sector hit by soaring sick leave
News Article 5 July 2004
Sick leave taken by public sector employees is costing at least £4 billion a year, according to a new survey.
Public sector hit by soaring sick leave
Press Review 5 July 2004
Sick leave taken by public sector employees is costing at least £4 billion a year, according to a new survey.
