Articles by Gordon McFarlane
Six observations from my time as PPMA president
By Gordon McFarlane | 15 March 2024
Against a challenging backdrop for public services, PPMA president Gordon McFarlane sets out six ...
Why prioritising EDI is business-critical
By Gordon McFarlane | 20 November 2023
If we want the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) it has to be worked on as a pr...
Is equal pay really local government's ticking time bomb?
By Gordon McFarlane | 18 October 2023
With equal pay under increasing scrutiny, Gordon McFarlane outlines the best practice the sector ...
Six ways to lead people in a changing political environment
By Gordon McFarlane | 11 September 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out an approach to help council workforces build the skills needed to navig...
Greater Manchester unites around shared workforce goals
By Gordon McFarlane | 11 July 2023
A roundtable event has identified six opportunities in Greater Manchester to create joint solutio...
Positive steps for the workforce of the future
By Gordon McFarlane | 20 June 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out six guiding principles of an effective menopause support programme.
Keeping pace and capitalising on opportunities
By Gordon McFarlane | 30 May 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out the main messages that emerged from this year’s PPMA conference, includ...
Five priorities to solve the workforce crisis
By Gordon McFarlane | 18 April 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out five ways to address the capacity and skills gap in local government, a...
Supporting effective hybrid working
By Gordon McFarlane | 07 March 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out five design principles to help ensure hybrid working can deliver effect...
How to solve the talent crisis
By Gordon McFarlane | 08 February 2023
Gordon McFarlane says this is one of the most challenging workforce environments the sector has e...
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408