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IGPP Announces Appointment of Managing Director, James Green

11 March 2022

We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Green as IGPP Managing Director. James brings to IGPP a wealth of public sector experience, combined with a strong background in institute and professional body leadership.

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Socitm report reveals digital trends for the public sector in 2022 10 January 2022 Socitm, the society for innovation, technology, and modernisation, has launched its public sector digital trends report for 2022. The report outlines that Covid-19 has had an immense impact, not just in terms of public expectations, but also in the way that public service organisations have reconfigured themselves around digital operating models to generate business continuity. Read article

Guest Post: Tackling the weight of Covid-19 business distress on mental health 26 October 2021 The economic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic had an unprecedented effect on the balance sheet of businesses and individuals alike by eradicating income streams overnight. Business owners must take stock of their financial position and prioritise mental health to protect themselves, their businesses, and employees. Keith Tully explores how company directors can access essential Covid-19 business support to remedy financial distress and the blurring lines between financial wellbeing and mental health. Read article

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Guest post: Taking the greener route to secure sustainability in the workplace 21 July 2021 Corporate sustainability is no longer just a buzzword or a temporary trend. The business community must unite to fight the climate change crisis and create landmark strides to achieve global carbon emission targets. Ahead of the Institute of Government & Public Policy Climate Change 2021 event: Meeting the Challenges of Net Zero Carbon, Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators shares his view on engineering sustainability in the workplace by taking a greener approach. Read article

One year after BLM, ethnic minority young people are still worried about how racism will affect their life chances, new survey finds 25 June 2021 Although all young people are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their health and future employment opportunities, a new survey conducted by the Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) found that Black, Asian and Mixed ethnicity young people aged 16-24 also rate racial discrimination and poverty as their biggest concerns. Read article

IGPP Announces Partnership with Bentley Systems, the Infrastructure Engineering Software Company 14 April 2021 IGPP and Bentley will facilitate the sharing of expert knowledge and information between the public and private sectors, as well as government departments, to influence and inform public policy across the supported communities. Learn more about Bentley and what the partnership brings. Read article

Guest post: Removing barriers through engagement – will digital transformation be a panacea for the NHS? 10 March 2021 Patrick Mitchell, Director of Innovation, Digital and Transformation at Health Education England shares insight into digital transformation in healthcare, ahead of The Future of Hospitals 2021. Read article

This unique event examines the current and future state of NHS hospitals 24 February 2021 Across three engaging days, the Future of Hospitals event examines the current and future state of NHS hospitals and the impact of COVD-19. Learn more about the online event taking place 23rd - 25th March 2021. Read article

Digital trends report reveals what the digital future holds for the public sector 10 February 2021 Socitm, has launched its public sector digital trends report for 2021, following the rapid public sector response to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Read article

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