The Canadian government has developed a new mentorship initiative to support members of underrepresented groups. The initiative is designed to help them navigate the system for upward career mobility, get increased visibility in informal networks and gain access to developmental opportunities to build the skills necessary for leadership positions.

It takes experience to put together the right team to deliver a project on time and on budget. With that in mind, the centre that provides project management advice to Germany’s federal government departments has developed a new self-assessment tool to help them determine whether a potential candidate is the right fit for a given role.

With all the changes brought about by the pandemic, anticipation was high for the third annual survey of civil servants about workplace technology, and the participation rate was indeed up over previous editions. The survey covered four themes related to the work environment: equipment, tools and applications, networks and connectivity, and support and training. Three out of four civil servants report now being able to work from home.