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Government People Group

Welcome to the Government People Group Civil Service Live Hub…

The Government People Group (GPG) is a Cabinet Office business unit that exists to work with departments, professions, and functions to build a modern, effective Civil Service.

GPG’s teams cover many different platforms, schemes, services, and functions, supporting you as a Civil Servant from your first day to your last!

Fiona Ryland, Government Chief People Officer

“If you want us to loop you in on future developments to your services, the HR profession, and the People Function, then let us know with the link below!”

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Click below to learn about our key areas:

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Shared Services for Government

The Shared Services Strategy for Government was launched in March 2021, with the aim of modernising the back-office of government.

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Platforms, Data, and Interoperability

We’re introducing exciting new digital data and AI insight services that make joining, collaborating, and moving around the Civil Service more seamless.

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Functional Strategy, Performance, and Capability

FSPC is responsible for building and assuring a high-performing HR Operating Model and People Function for the Civil Service.

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Pay, Policy, and Pensions

Our job is to provide the framework for a good pay and employment package for the Civil Service that can recognise and reward the best public service delivery.

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Recruitment

Recruitment works with partners across the Civil Service to deliver award-winning expert recruitment services, support, advice and policy to enable the Government to put the right people in the right roles.

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Senior Talent and Resourcing

We are a small and expert team that supports all departments to attract, develop and retain individuals in our most senior Civil Service grades

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Government Campus

At Government Campus, we believe passionately in the transformational impact that learning can have – both on individuals and the organisations they serve.

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Line Management Capability

Improving line management is a key part of Civil Service Modernisation and Reform and the Civil Service People Plan.

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Employee Experience and People Performance

Employee Experience & People Performance has a key role in promoting an engaged workforce and culture of performance excellence.

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