Public Sector HR Podcast Show #026 Featuring Highlights from the PPMA Conference 2010
One of our longest running and most popular productions, ‘Public Sector HR Podcast‘ today released show #026 – it was recorded at the recent 2010 PPMA Conference, which was held in London for the first time ever this year.
The conference theme was ‘The Global Skills Race’ which, despite forecasters predictions of major downsizing in the public sector, will remain a major issue as we emerge from recession.
In the show, we hear from some of the key speakers including Dr Dennis Kimbro from Clark Atlanta University, Professor Katie Truss from Centre for Research in Employment, Skills and Society at Kingston University, Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe from Real World Group and Richard Gerver, former lead advisor to Tony Blair’s government.
To listen to the show click here and to check out previous shows visit www.publicsectorhrpodcast.co.uk
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Public Sector HR Podcast Show #021 Explores Mental Toughness at Work
The Public Sector HR Podcast show #021 was released recently and looks at whether the workforce of today is mentally tough enough to face the challenges ahead. It also investigates if we are more or less, mentally resilient than the workforces of 50 years ago?
Dr Peter Clough, Head of Psychology at the University of Hull and Doug Strycharczyk, Managing Director of Business Consultants AQR are both on the show and explain why some people are better able to deal with pressure and stress than others. They also talk about the importance of mental toughness in the workplace.
To listen to the show click here and to check out previous shows visit www.publicsectorhrpodcast.co.uk
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New show from Public Sector HR Podcast on Apprenticeships
Public Sector HR Podcast show #017 was released recently with a focus on Apprenticeships.
This month’s show looks at apprenticeships from a number of different perspectives. We hear from the Government department responsible for apprenticeships, the newly set up National Apprenticeship Service, an employer who has recruited over 100 apprentices in 100 days and two ‘Apprentices of the Year’.
My first guest is Ian Watmore, who is currently the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and he talks to me about why the Government is focusing heavily on apprenticeships and his plans for recruiting more apprentices into the Civil Service.
Next up is David Way from the National Apprenticeship Service, which came into being on 1st April this year. David tells me why the service was set up and what support they are able to offer.
Following David, Sue Williams from Knowsley Council shares some of the secrets of their highly successful apprenticeship scheme, as well as giving some tips how to recruit and retain the best calibre apprentices.
Finally, we hear from two apprentices who have both achieved the accolade of ‘Apprentice of the Year’. Kirsten Taylor is an apprentice with North West Employers Organisation and Warrington Council’s ’Apprentice of the Year’ and Amy Eddleston is an apprentice with Bramall Construction and is Women in Construction ‘Apprentice of the Year’. They both talk about what prompted them to join their organisations, what they like best about their schemes and their plans for the future.
To listen to the show click here and to check out previous shows visit www.publicsectorhrpodcast.co.uk
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Public Sector HR Podcast releases new show on Insourcing
Public Sector HR Podcast show #016 was released recently with a focus on Insourcing.
As the recession bites, much has been reported about the strong demand for outsourcing and as a consequence, profits of some of the bigger providers have soared. But according to research recently carried out by the Association of Public Service Excellence, many local authorities have been bringing services back in-house and this trend seems set to continue.
In this month’s show, we look at the results of APSE’s research to find out why some councils are finding insourcing a realistic service delivery option. Paul O’Brien is Chief Executive of APSE and he talks to me about the reasons for conducting the research and highlights some of it’s key findings.
To listen to the show click here and to check out previous shows visit www.publicsectorhrpodcast.co.uk
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