RUSI publishes plan to improve Civil Service recruitment and retention of tech specialists

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has set out a plan of action to improve the recruitment and retention of technologists in the Civil Service. The institute, which carries out research on defence, security and international affairs, has published a study on the issue, reflecting the widespread and longstanding recognition that the public sector struggles in competition with the private sector to recruit and retain digital talent. The study's authors, Joseph Jarnecki and Natasha Buckley, say: “Technical talent in the Civil Service is key for the new Labour Government to achieve its objectives, particularly given its commitment to reduce the cost to the taxpayer of employing consultants, and driving innovation and high quality jobs across the UK. “To achieve this, the Government must improve pay and other incentives to attract and retain skilled professionals in critical digital, data and Technology roles in the Civil Service.”