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Covid-19 Staff Tracker – new tool for public sector

IMPOWER offers a free Covid-19 staff tracker to monitor staff availability, health status, and absences for public sector teams.

Keeping tomorrow on today’s agenda – the crucial role for Directors of Resources in 2020

Councils must balance COVID-19 response and savings plans, focusing on frontline staff, behaviour change, and tracking.

Reasons to be cheerful – positive predictions for local government

I predict 5 positive shifts for local government: community rebirth, transformed adult care, flexible work, integration boost, and a new...

“Thanks to all public sector and key workers for your support during my self-isolation”

Helping councils support self-isolating residents while I am also self-isolating due to chronic asthma.

5 common themes from local government’s response to coronavirus

Discussing how to respond to the evolving coronavirus guidance, while helping councils adapt during this crisis.

A photograph of Dame Barbara Hakin wearing a red jacket and a red top.

Dame Barbara Hakin joins IMPOWER Board

Dame Barbara Hakin, former Deputy Chief Executive of NHS England, has joined IMPOWER as a Non-Executive Director.

Guest blogpost for World Social Work Day: Maria Knox, Kirklees

Maria Knox, Principal Social Worker at Kirklees Council, celebrates World Social Work Day, emphasizing appreciation for social workers and their...

Reflections on CSDG’s ‘Destination Unknown’ SEND report

CSDG report reveals care leavers’ mortality rate is 7x higher than the general population, urging better support.

Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all about delivery

Early intervention in SEND can prevent escalating needs, helping local authorities save costs and improve outcomes.

A day in the life of a Director… Ebony Hughes

I satisfy my curiosity and love for insight, working with clients to understand their challenges deeply.