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AI use increases but barriers remain

2 weeks ago | themj.co.uk | Dan Peters |Dawn Faulkner |Adele Taylor |Paul Marinko

Artificial intelligence (AI) use among councils is increasing, but one in 10 are still not using any forms of the technology, a survey has found. The Local Government Association survey found the proportion not using AI had fallen from 19% to 11% in a year. Only half of those not using any AI said they were exploring how it could be deployed. Lack of funding was the biggest barrier to using or increasing use of AI, cited by three in five councils.
Council tax cap to remain at 5%

Nov 14, 2024 | themj.co.uk | William Eichler |Paul Marinko |Dawn Faulkner |Heather Jameson

FINANCE Council tax cap to remain at 5% Council tax increases will be kept at the 5% cap next year, Labour have confirmed. By William Eichler | 14 November 2024 SHARE © Loch Earn / Shutterstock.com Council tax increases will be kept at the 5% cap next year, Labour have confirmed. Kemi Badenoch yesterday in the Commons questioned the Prime Minister about the threshold limiting the amount councils can increase council tax by without a referendum.
A Faer Point

Jun 18, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Dawn Faulkner

Job interviews are your opportunity to consolidate your pitch and convince potential employers to appoint you. Most final processes begin with a technical interview assessing your grasp of the role-specific aspects, usually by someone more experienced in the field. Even if conducted online, these are formal interviews: dress appropriately, make eye contact, and don’t rely too much on notes. If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete a psychometric test.
The value of managing workplace stress

Apr 10, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Dawn Faulkner

By Dawn Faulkner | 10 April 2024 As April is Stress Awareness Month, Dawn Faulkner outlines how Faerfield have been thinking about what employers can do to help mitigate the impact of stress on individuals and organisationsAccording to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) stress occurs when ‘the demands on an individual exceed the personal and social resources they are able to mobilise’.
A Faer Point

Mar 13, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Dawn Faulkner

By Dawn Faulkner | 13 March 2024 How can you land that perfect job? Here are some of my top tips for candidates: Research: You know your specialism, and you know your services, but do you complement this professional asset with an understanding of the background and context? Do you have a current view of the organisation and the key pressures that will affect it in the coming years? Do you understand the strategic drivers that will bear upon the role you’re applying for?
A Faer Point

Nov 21, 2023 | themj.co.uk | Dawn Faulkner

By Dawn Faulkner | 21 November 2023 The phrase ‘Bring your whole self to work’ will be familiar to most of The MJ’s readers, and it’s true that living in a way that’s consistent with one’s deeply-held values and beliefs is good for mental and physical health. Honest sharing of experiences can be beneficial in developing rounded perspectives, and a more diverse world-view.
Organisational leadership: a constantly evolving challenge

Oct 31, 2023 | themj.co.uk | Dawn Faulkner

As senior executive leaders get back down to work following their exertions at this year’s Solace Summit, Matt Prosser’s rallying cry for a higher standard of professional civility still rings around the sector. My colleague Martin Tucker pointed out last week that senior managers in local government can be acutely affected by poor behaviour, not least because it diverts attention and time away from the organisational priorities that are their principal focus.