Thought Leadership

10 Apr 2025

Mind the Gap: Why equal pay audits are essential for Local Authority success

Tackling the gender pay gap is strategic, not just legal. Equal pay audits help councils modernise, plan better, and lead credibly—driving smarter decisions, stronger teams, and more resilient public services.

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10 Apr 2025

Building windmills, not walls: Rule AI in or rule it out!

AI is already in the public sector. The question isn’t if we adopt it, but how. Siloed adoption creates uncertainty—so we must lead with intention. Like the wind, AI is powerful. Let’s build windmills, not walls. The future is about using AI to serve the public good, stay ethical, and lead with purpose.

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10 Apr 2025

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: The Power of Talent Communities

Building talent communities creates a ready pool of engaged candidates, reducing recruitment time and cost. By nurturing interest and re-engaging strong applicants, organisations can future-proof hiring. WME supports this through WMJobs and Tribepad tools.

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10 Apr 2025

Looking ahead together: A reflective round-up of the 2025 Workforce Summit

The 2025 Public Sector Workforce Summit united 100+ professionals to share insights and lead through change. With purpose-led leadership and personal stories, the event marked a key milestone as West Midlands Employers launched its Strategic Plan and new website.

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14 Mar 2025

Connecting Today’s Students with Tomorrow’s Careers in Local Government

In a rapidly evolving job market, connecting young people with career opportunities isn’t just good for students – it’s essential for organisations looking to build their talent pipeline. The problem isn’t a lack of roles; it’s a lack of awareness.

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14 Mar 2025

It’s Time to Build Windmills: Using AI Wisely in Local Government

Remember when we first got mobile phones? That feeling of excitement mixed with confusion as we figured out how to use them?

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14 Mar 2025

The One Habit That Transforms Leaders

When was the last time you stopped to think about how your habits shape your leadership? Leadership isn’t just about strategy, decision-making, or managing people—it’s about the daily habits that drive energy, focus, and performance for both you and your team.

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14 Mar 2025

Future-proofing public services: Adopting a data-driven, skills-based strategy to organisational transformation and agility

Local authorities across the UK are under immense pressure to deliver high-quality public services while reducing costs. They must find ways to do more with less. Transforming processes, streamlining structures, and embracing digital self-service models are all necessary steps to improving efficiency and maintaining service standards.

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13 Feb 2025

The overwhelming success of the WMJobs Fair: Why Public Sector recruitment needs more face-to-face engagement

We knew there was demand. But what we didn’t expect was just how much. The first-ever WMJobs Regional Public Sector Job Fair at the Library of Birmingham was an overwhelming success.

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