It’s not all about the day job - 08 August 2011
Whilst there are a huge variety of opportunities you have as a Fast Streamer to get involved in different policy areas, from cyber-security to the Big Society agenda, it’s not all about the time you spend meeting your day to day objectives. I have had the opportunity to do so many other things, like attending the Royal Garden Party. OK, it was raining but what a privilege to go through the gates of Buckingham Palace as an invited guest of the Queen, ...Read More
2.34 years of Fast Stream – what have I got to show for it? - 06 April 2011
The other day I was looking at my employment history and there, next to my name, it showed that I have been a civil servant for 2.34 years, to be precise. 2.34 years! Time really does go quickly... So, what have I done with myself over those years? In terms of Fast Stream posts I have had three: DWP Communications: My first role as a very green, generalist Fast Streamer was working on a landmark communications campaign that spanned state pensions, ...Read More