Diversity and inclusion
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Understanding audiences: getting the best out of ourselves and others (GCS members access)
This session goes through the main categories of audience segmentation and ensuring inclusivity, as well as practical tips.
Published: 2022
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Designing for accessibility as part of comms planning
We’ve put together some of the GCS activities about accessibility advocacy, awareness and training done for the profession in the past 2 years.
Published: 2022
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Connecting Diverse Voices celebrates its most successful year to date
The 2021 round of Connecting Diverse Voices (CDV), the GCS Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) mutual mentoring scheme has come to […]
Published: 2022
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Accessible website content: new guidance for the profession
Louise Harris, Creative and Channels Team Leader at GDS, talks about collaborating with GCS to produce sought after accessibility guidance.
Published: 2021
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Apprentice life in GCS: no two days the same
Jade Oni, GCS apprentice, shares her own story of what working in government communications means to her as we mark Black History Month.
Published: 2021
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Being part of Power of Choice improved my career prospects
Applications are now open for the Power of Choice programme for future leaders from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Published: 2021
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Senior high potential under-represented talent programme open for government communicators
Applications open on 21 September for the GCS talent programme, Power of Choice, for senior high potential under-represented talent.
Published: 2021
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SCULPT for Accessibility
SCULPT stands for Structure (use headings and styles), Colour and contrast, Use of images, Links (hyperlinks), Tables.
Published: 2021
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5 steps to building generational change
Alex Aiken, GCS Executive Director, reflects on a new approach to public service communication following Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: 2021
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Link shorteners: the long and short of why you shouldn’t use them
The common misconceptions about link-shortening tools and some of the potential risks associated with using them.
Published: 2021
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