Building the Bridge from Military Excellence to Civil Service Careers

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In recognition of Armed Forces Day 2026, we look at how this day serves to demonstrate support and appreciation for the entire Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families  At Going Forward into Employment (GFiE), we …

Social Mobility Day - Why Stories Matter!

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Today, 11th June, marks Social Mobility Day, a vital opportunity to reflect on how we can break down barriers to opportunity and ensure that a person’s background does not dictate their future. This year’s national theme is ‘Stories Matter’ and …

Building Carer Friendly Communities and Workplaces

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Every day, millions of unpaid carers quietly make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. Whether supporting a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend or neighbour, carers dedicate their time, energy, patience and compassion to helping those they love live …

Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future

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Today, as the nation pauses to reflect on the 81st anniversary of VE Day, the Going Forward Into Employment (GFIE) team joins the country in honouring the courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of those who secured peace in Europe. VE …

Breaking Down Barriers: Workplace Adjustments for World Autism Day

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April is World Autism Acceptance Month and 2nd April marks World Autism Day (often celebrated as Autism Acceptance Day). This year, the 2026 theme is 'Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.' The focus is all about affirming the rights, …

Seeing them smile makes me smile

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We all bring our unique skills and outlook to work, and having a diverse team benefits everyone. This week, for Neurodiversity Celebration Week and World Down’s Syndrome Day, we want you to meet a colleague who is learning, delivering for …

T-Level Thursday - gaining experience whilst bringing new skills and perspectives

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To mark T-Level Thursday as part of National Apprenticeship Week, we talk about the mutual benefits that are gained from hosting a T-Level student on industry placement. For the GFIE Team, a large part of our purpose is to break …