When you look back on 2020, will it be a year you want to forget or a year that marked a key turning point? We reflect on this challenging year and choose some of our highlights.
Developing digital capability in the next generation with early career opportunities
We hear from Indy, a university graduate who joined us earlier this year as a User Researcher for Velocitii Innovation, and whose story is so typical of the struggle to break into the workforce that many graduates are facing at the moment.
Burritos, Bike Rides and Bubble Baths: How We Support Our Mental Health
Prompted by World Mental Health Day, and to start an open dialogue within Velocitii around mental health, I decided to spend some time talking to the team about what they do in their personal lives to manage their own wellbeing and happiness.
Hello from Jana, Head of Velocitii Innovation
In her first video message for us, find out what inspired entrepreneur Jana Dowling to join Velocitii as Head of Innovation earlier this year, how she’s getting on in her new role, and what she’s been busy working on.
TUPE Top Tips #4: Commercial Considerations
In this blog post I’m going to share some essential commercial points that will help lead to the success of not just your TUPE transfer, but also the wider contract and commercial relationships.
Supporting digital capability in the next generation with our first Velocitii intern
At Velocitii we are passionate about people, supporting them and enabling them to be at their best – this is the very first of our company values. We also believe that careers in digital and technology are both rewarding and contribute massively to society. However we are aware that a lot of young people may […]
TUPE Top Tips #3: The Benefits of Getting a TUPE Right
In the third in our series of #TUPETopTips, we’re going to walk you through some of the benefits that we think are important to highlight when you’re working on a TUPE.
TUPE Top Tips #2: The Risk of Getting it Wrong
Each TUPE carries an extensive amount of risk and not taking the steps to understand, assess and mitigate these risks can be very costly. In our next set of tips, we set out the three risks it is most vital to know about, and what you need to consider for each.
TUPE Top Tips #1: Getting Started on a TUPE Project
In my last blog, I revealed that I was going to launch a series of guides to help people and organisations managing a TUPE process. In the second edition in the series, I share my top tips for getting started on a TUPE project.
The best career advice I was ever given, and how it led me to discover the fascinating world of TUPE
‘Do the work that no one else wants to do’ – that was the best piece of career advice I was ever given. But how did it lead me to discover the world of TUPE?
A Remote Worker’s Guide to Running a Successful Ideation Workshop Online
How do you run a successful ideation workshop when all the participants are working remotely? Jon Sykes shares his experience and advice.
Innovation in Times of Crisis: Inspiring Examples of How Tech is Responding to COVID-19
In the midst of the widespread fear and uncertainty that the Coronavirus outbreak has caused, something amazing is happening around the world.
Diversity Report: A Snapshot of Our Team in 2020
When I joined Velocitii in early January, one of the things I was surprised and excited to discover is the diversity of thought and background that already exists in our team.
Hello from Velocitii’s new Director of People
Our new Director of People, Clare Blain, shares a quick introduction to her new role, her plans for 2020 and what keeps her ticking outside of work!
Growing, Disrupting, Innovating: Looking Back at Velocitii’s First Year
Looking back on 2019 and reflecting on how far Velocitii Digital has come, I realise what an amazing rollercoaster ride it’s been.
Lessons Learned From a Different Kind of Exit Programme
While Britain has been going through a period of great turmoil and uncertainty as it prepares to leave the EU, Velocitii has been quietly working on a different kind of exit.
How Government is Using Big Data for Positive Change
Data has so much potential to bring about change but, like anything with enormous power, it is open to abuse. However working within and around government, we regularly see the other side of the story: data being used for the good of the people.
An agile approach to a career in the public sector
Agile methodology has had a huge impact on how we work in the public sector, but it’s also had a big impact on me personally. In this blog I want to share what I’ve learned from agile throughout my career.