Bridging the ethical divide
Many organisations including Socitm are working to provide guidance on digital ethics, writes William Barker Whether it is the … Read more about Bridging the ethical divide
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Navigation: 3 of the 5 most common accessibility issues on UK council sites
Socitm and Silktide’s recent report highlighting the most common accessibility issues on UK council websites made for interesting, albeit … Read more about Navigation: 3 of the 5 most common accessibility issues on UK council sites
After the “problem algorithm” headlines — learning the lessons
Behind the headlines on Ofqual U-turns and councils scrapping prediction algorithms in benefit and welfare decisions is a wider … Read more about After the “problem algorithm” headlines — learning the lessons
Creating accessible and inclusive digital content
September 23, 2020 is the next deadline for digital accessibility regulations in the UK. So it’s more important than … Read more about Creating accessible and inclusive digital content
Why the Leadership Academy made such a difference to me
Sian Owen, from the Isle of Anglesey County Council, joined the Leadership academy in 2019. She is an Empowering … Read more about Why the Leadership Academy made such a difference to me
Inspiring and emotional stories from Socitm’s leadership academy graduates
It was time to celebrate success last night (Thursday 16 July) as the latest cohorts of Socitm’s Leadership Academy … Read more about Inspiring and emotional stories from Socitm’s leadership academy graduates
Public sector leadership – why it matters
At Socitm, we are passionate about investing in the public sector workforce. By Nadira Hussain, Director of Leadership Development … Read more about Public sector leadership – why it matters
Cut price tech for public sector
More than two million of the latest smart devices are available at a heavily discounted rate for the public … Read more about Cut price tech for public sector
Remote working and how to keep your team secure
For the public sector, the challenge of working from home hasn’t just been a cultural one. Guest blog by … Read more about Remote working and how to keep your team secure
Digital Inclusion – a larger audience than you may realise
Digital inclusion and web accessibility mean understanding the relationship between the way people function in society and making sure … Read more about Digital Inclusion – a larger audience than you may realise
Were we ready for Covid-19?
It’s easy to see why organisations have found the last few months a challenge. Trying to carry on delivering … Read more about Were we ready for Covid-19?
Involving communities in system design can lessen bias
Public sector organisations should involve communities in designing systems as a way to avoid biased algorithms, Wednesday’s session on … Read more about Involving communities in system design can lessen bias
Covid-19 tech heroes: stories from the technical front line
The past weeks have seen local government organisations respond to the Covid-19 crisis with an unprecedented rapidity and agility. … Read more about Covid-19 tech heroes: stories from the technical front line
Designing a new local normal
Graham Catlin considers how local public services might reset, reform and recover after coronavirus As unprecedented lockdown measures appear … Read more about Designing a new local normal
Data is the way forward for the current crisis and beyond
The Covid-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to public services. It is more apparent than ever before that effective technology … Read more about Data is the way forward for the current crisis and beyond
AI, IoT and cloud top global public sector’s technology list
In an updated extract from his new report for Socitm, Jos Creese explores the opportunities and risks of three … Read more about AI, IoT and cloud top global public sector’s technology list
Navigating the new normal: 10 tips for connecting council employees
As we all adapt to new ways of working, it is important to offer employees the tools and flexibility … Read more about Navigating the new normal: 10 tips for connecting council employees
Enabling everyone to successfully work and lead remotely during Covid-19
Guest blog post from Capita Working and managing teams remotely has been the norm for some of us for … Read more about Enabling everyone to successfully work and lead remotely during Covid-19
