All permanent secretaries were given 10 tasks to be completed by 14 November. Amongst these tasks strong emphasis was placed on the Talent Action Plan, which is the government's diversity plan published last month. This plan will help promote women in the workforce as well as focusing on people from BME background, those with declared disabilities and LGBT people. http://tinyurl.com/kdh82ux
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