“I knew little about apprenticeships as my school encouraged university. After some exploring I came across my apprenticeship. The experiences & lessons it has taught me in a small period of time is invaluable.” - Emma Weal, GCS apprentice at Home Office #GCSNAW22 |#NAW2022

Communications should be informed by evidence✅ Evaluation should be part of the planning process✅ Digital communications should be citizen-centric ✅ GCS have frameworks that support the findings of the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives report on global gov comms. gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/global-te…

For internal comms professionals, an understanding of how to communicate during a crisis is essential Visit The IC Space 🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🌍 area Government Communication Service to access the GCS Emergency Planning Framework and expert guidance on countering disinformation, scenarios, and more gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/media…

Why, and how, should you evaluate the performance of your #internalcomms activity? Hopefully the first question answers itself. But how can you be sure your hard work is having the desired effect? And how can you find out what you need to change? gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/inter…

The 2022 #GCSApprenticeship scheme is now open! Did you know that over 80% of the last cohort secured a role at the end of their #apprenticeship? Find out more and how to apply: gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/career/progres…

📡 Question: What role does internal communication play in organisational change? 🔎 Answer: we inform, we engage, and we anticipate emotional responses. Find out more about best practice in change communications on the Government Communication Service website: gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/inter…

Have you considered how your department meets the Government Communication Functional Standard for internal comms? Visit the IC Space area Government Communication Service to read about the standard operating model and how it can help shape your internal comms function ✏️ gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/inter…

Are you a Government Communication Service member? The Academy area of the GCS website explains all you need to know about the training and development opportunities on offer. gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/academy/

New Government Communication Service blog: Designing for #accessibility as part of comms planning gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/designing…

gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/designing…

Data, digital and science learning at the heart of #CivilServiceLive this year, which reaches Newcastle today. We had a warm welcome and great conference in Blackpool on Tuesday and the Winter Gardens BPL was a great host. Great sessions on modernising UK Civil Service and women in leadership

As society changes and evolves, how do we keep up? How do we create innovative communications? Join Simon Baugh on Tuesday 5 July as he discusses how GCS ensures we continuously innovate at #CivilServiceLive civilservicelive.com

gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/designing…

NEW: 8 vital skills to empower communicators now and in the future gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/8-vital-s…

Very hot weather is forecast today. Please look out for people who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. Our blog has more information: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/14/sta… #WeatherAware

🌞✉️🌞 gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/five-ways…

NEW Government Communication Service: gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/listening…

gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/listening…

Hello comms people, I’m back at work from maternity leave in November and looking for training, conferences and any courses to help me get back into the swing of things and catch up. Any ideas? #CommsHero CommsRebel

gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/governmen…