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David Pardey, Head of Policy at the Institute of Leadership & Management, responding to the new survey by Hays, which has found that public sector careers are a less appealing choice than last year, said:

"As this research from Hays identifies, challenging times certainly lie ahead for public sector workers. However we also believe that this climate of uncertainty will also present of plenty of opportunities for creativity in coming months, and private sector workers looking to make the leap across the pond should bear this in mind.

"Contrary to the findings of this Hays report, we also believe that the vision, creativity and dynamism, of public sector managers should not be underestimated. In fact our recent research, Leading Change in the Public Sector, revealed that these managers have a real enthusiasm for innovation and see cuts as an opportunity to transform service delivery and drive productivity. Fundamentally, the government, policy makers, HR directors and organisational leaders, need to capitalise on this spirit of optimism and opportunity.

"The fact that 61 per cent of public sector managers stated in our own research that they are now more satisfied, since they moved across from roles in the private sector, indicates that employment in the public sector should still be regarded as an attractive and viable option."

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Notes to editors:

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is Europe's leading management organisation. We believe that good leadership and management holds the key to organisational effectiveness and social and economic prosperity.

Our fast-growing community of over 30,000 practising leaders and managers, gives us a real insight into the issues affecting the management community day-to-day, both in the UK and globally.

Each year we help over 85,000 practising and aspiring managers to fulfil their potential and achieve success through a range of flexible leadership and management development solutions.

Backed by an in depth programme of research, ILM operates internationally, improving leadership and management skills, across all sectors, from financial services to the armed forces.

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