Steve Guest
Balancing pressure and passion
There's a great need to get more people choosing a career in local government. But for those in the recruitment process it’s easy to forget why they got into the sector in the first place. Steve Guest gives his insights on the topic.
Expanding horizons
Steve Guest says that when it comes to succession planning many within local government have been talking the talk, but more action is needed to deliver results and ensure a healthy future for the sector.
Getting your story straight
Tangible outcomes and hard facts can make an enormous difference in a recruitment decision, so Steve Guest outlines the importance of telling the whole story and celebrating your successes when applying for a job role.
A diverse challenge for the sector
Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce across the sector has never been more important. Steve Guest looks at how Solace is approaching this challenge at a systemic and operational level.
Working our way back to normality
Steve Guest says creating and maintaining COVID-safe and sustainable working environments is just the first step – and ‘workspace’ thinking is the way forwards – as we return from the pandemic.
Necessity is the mother of invention
Solace has shown a willingness to take advantage of the opportunities that digital presents the sector, most recently using current technology to ‘virtually’ recruit for Adur and Worthing Councils. Steve Guest explains.
Cross-sector leadership – the way forward
Jessica Mullinger and Steve Guest look at the lessons that can be learned from the private and public sector coming closer together
