Government urged to stop ‘culture war’ against civil servants

The transcript discusses the ongoing debate about working from home versus the office, highlighting the inefficiencies in government and civil service management. It addresses the cost of living crisis and the need for flexibility and innovative thinking. The speaker emphasizes the importance of supporting civil servants and acknowledges their achievements, urging for a stop to the culture war against them.

What is the main argument against treating work from home and office work as a binary choice?

• It limits the flexibility needed for effective public service.

• It results in higher taxes.

• It increases the cost of public services.

• It leads to more anonymous briefings.

How has the government responded to the cost of living crisis in terms of public sector pay?

• By reducing taxes for public sector workers

• By offering bonuses to civil servants

• By maintaining business as usual

• By increasing wages by 10%

What is the predicted wage increase for civil servants according to the Treasury?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 2%

What is the FDA's role in the civil service?

• To provide financial support to civil servants

• To enforce government policies

• To manage the civil service directly

• To advocate for better conditions and reforms

What milestone did the FDA achieve this year?

• Reducing the cost of living for civil servants

• Implementing a new work-from-home policy

• Increasing civil servant wages by 5%

• Reaching 20,000 members