From service desk to leading with heart
Mark Lumley, Socitm’s newest vice-president, on his career so far and helping Hounslow staff work from home during the … Read more
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
Socitm calls on local authorities to learn the lessons – and think long and hard before they use algorithms ….
This comes in the wake of the controversy over the exam grading algorithm and wider calls for more transparency … Read more
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
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
Socitm launches Covid-19 report
Socitm today launches its detailed findings into local government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. More than 2,500 questionnaires were … Read more
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
Key new training appointment to Socitm
Socitm is delighted to announce today that Aidan Matthews has taken up his appointment of Learning Programme Manager and … Read more
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
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
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