Our latest issue of InFocus: March 2023
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Welcome to InFocus, March 23
We've had a very successful past three months which have seen our new Manchester Hub begin construction, our Peterborough Hub officially opened, our Birmingham Hub rated the best employee experience and we entered a new strategic partnership with JLL.
And I’m pleased to see our client satisfaction scores continuing to increase, with our Q3 results showing we are making good progress to achieving our goal of at least a 7/10 satisfaction rate. We remain focused on the areas where improvement is still needed. As we move into 23/24 we will continue to mature as an organisation with more partnerships and critical systems coming on line.
Yvette Greener, Client Director
Demystifying smarter working
With organisations across all sectors racing to join the smarter working journey with more intensity than ever before, the momentum is also creating a community of misconceptions around what smarter working is. We’ve looked at some of these common misconceptions to demystify smarter working
The GPA rated best UK public sector workplace experience
We have proudly announced we have achieved Leesman+ certification with a score that places our Birmingham Hub as the best employee workplace experience in the UK’s public sector.
Transforming workplace services for greater cost savings and improved service standards
Our Workplace Services Transformation Programme is rapidly picking up pace with a new strategic partnership announced, and several transformed service contracts being finalised.
Property Technology mandate builds momentum
The recently announced CSOB mandate covering the use of common property technology is quickly building momentum. Following positive engagement with many government departments, we are collaborating to identify monitoring solutions and agree on the most effective ways to share and report on data
Cyber corridor plans accelerate as Manchester Hub construction begins
Construction began on our new Government Hub in Manchester last month with Minister for the Cabinet Office Jeremy Quin joining us on site to break ground. While there, Minister Quin announced more than 11,000 roles have now relocated out of London under the Places for Growth programme.
Peterborough’s Hub reaches a momentous milestone
Our Government Hub in Peterborough - Quay House - was officially opened on Tuesday by Minister Alex Burghart. Construction completed in January and we commenced a phased induction process to welcome more than 1,200 civil servants from Defra, three of its ALB’s and the Home Office to their new workplace.
The GPA partners with JLL for Workplace Services Performance
We recently announced our new strategic partnership with JLL for workplace services performance. This partnership will provide a clear focus on our clients, placing civil servants at the heart of service delivery
Smarter Working Awards shortlisted
Smarter working practices empowers us to embrace change, generate greater productivity, simplify processes and realise cost savings through efficiencies.
Our Smarter Working Live Awards recognise the public sector teams who have excelled in shaping the future ways of working through smarter working. Whether that’s the most future-focused workspace, innovative use of technology or transformative change programme - the Smarter Working Live Awards celebrate all aspects of smarter working.
This year we have 72 finalists across 10 categories. Winners will be notified on 23 March, and announced shortly after. Good luck to all the finalists!
The Workplace Event, featuring our Deputy Director for Workplace Experience
Kate Guthrie, our Deputy Director for Workplace Experience and Smarter Working, is speaking at this years’ The Workplace Event. Kate will share insights and experience into implementing smarter working practices, leading the transformation within departments and the power of embracing change. Register today.
