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The Motivational State: A strengths-based approach to improving public sector productivity
A new government has come into office facing public services in dire straits and a tough financial climate. Inevitably, finding ways to boost public sector...
What we learnt from bringing the public together to talk about protest
As part of our mission at Demos to build a collaborative democracy, we are keen to practise what we preach and involve the public in...
Citizens’ White Paper & the Civil Service
Join us for this interactive event from the Collaborative Democracy Network where we will discuss our recent publication, the Citizens’ White Paper and hear from senior civil servants about...
Art, Design, and Participation in Public Policy
Can artistic and design-led methods help government be more people-centred and participatory? Join us for this exciting, interdisciplinary event looking at how creative, people-centred and...
Youth Employment Hubs should be at the centre of the government’s efforts to support young people into work
This week, the Chancellor delivered a significant Budget – raising public spending by £70 billion, funded by large tax rises and borrowing for investment. Hidden...
Public Service Trusts: a solution to the crisis in local government finances?
In Leicester, adventure playgrounds used by children in the school holidays are being closed. In Hampshire, funding for mental health wellbeing services has been cut...
Beyond the sticking plaster: A vision for long-term reform of local government finances
The current crisis in local government finances is being felt across the country, with communities paying the highest price. In Leicester, adventure playgrounds used by...
The case for a progressive inheritance tax
Two months ago, Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the public that “painful” changes were coming in the Autumn Budget. He immediately assured us, however, of...
“It can’t get any worse”: An online forum listening exercise revealing how people talk about poverty now
In 2023, Demos and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation collaborated on an exploratory pilot project to investigate: What can we learn from social media about people’s...