Hello PPMA members and friends The Government’s decision to review its local government reorganisation programme has created another significant moment of change for councils across England. Following updated legal advice, decisions relating to Essex, ...
Hello PPMA members and friends A new Prime Minister always brings a change of tone, fresh priorities and often, a new sense of pace. In his first few weeks in office, Andy Burnham has ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Today's Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) announcements mark the beginning of a significant new chapter for the remaining LGR areas councils across England. For HR, OD and workforce leaders, the ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Following the success of our recent webinar with The Staff College, we're pleased to share this insightful blog from presenter Gayle Hudson. In a world of AI, increasing pressure ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Following an excellent webinar delivered by conference and awards sponsor Senatus Consulting on the role of AI in workplace investigations, Managing Director Karen Wise has shared this thought-provoking blog ...
Hello PPMA members and friends As I begin my term as President of the PPMA, I have been reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing our profession and the vital role that HR and ...
Hello PPMA members and friends As we enter Pride Month 2026, our focus must also continue to stretch beyond celebration. Pride is an annual reminder that building an inclusive world is not the job ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Karen Wise is Managing Director of Senatus Consulting and she recently ran an incredibly popular webinar for us on the pros and cons of using AI effectively in workplace ...
Hello PPMA members and friends The conversations, ideas and challenges explored at this year’s PPMA Conference sparked plenty of reflection long after the event ended. This week, longstanding PPMA member, ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Our blog post this week comes from our new sponsors Zellis who are sharing insights into one of the most critical issues facing local government today...workforce culture under pressure. ...
Hello PPMA members and friends As the dust now settles on our 2026 PPMA Annual Conference, I’ve been reflecting on more than just a successful and inspiring event this year; I’ve been thinking about what ...
[ Hello PPMA members and friends As we approach this year’s PPMA Conference & Awards, it’s a valuable moment to reflect on the importance of coming together as a community, particularly at a time ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Last Sunday was International Women's Day and with a theme of 'Give to Gain', it's a reminder of the progress women have made in the workplace, while highlighting the ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Our post this week is in video format and is from our President Elect Sandra Farquharson. In it she talks about her recent participation in the PPMA Awards as ...
Hello PPMA members and friends This recently published summary from CIPD HR-inform of the Employment Rights Act 2025 outlines one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in recent years, with major ...
Hello PPMA members and friends As we build momentum towards #PPMAHR26, we’ve invited some of our speakers to share a preview of what they’ll be bringing to the event. Over the coming weeks, we’ll ...
] Hello PPMA Members and Friends In our final blog post of the year, I want to on behalf of the PPMA Board, to thank all our members, sponsors, partners and collaborators for your continued ...
Hello PPMA members and friends Workplace investigations are rarely straightforward and for those involved they can be challenging, emotional and highly sensitive. As PPMA members continue to navigate increasingly complex disciplinary and grievance processes, ...
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Hello PPMA members and friends The Government’s decision to review its local government reorganisation programme has created ...
Hello PPMA members and friends A new Prime Minister always brings a change of tone, fresh priorities ...
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