Interviewed by Human Resources magazine and featured as the May 2008 cover story, Carwardine explained how engagement is currently measured differently across Whitehall, which prevents cross-departmental comparisons.
"My feeling is that Government needs a single measure where all employees are rated by the same scoring system. I believe this is a project that can work."
Carwardine was formerly HR director, engagement, at Coca-Cola and during her time there from 2004-2007, saw engagement scores rise by 20%.
The May issue of Human Resources is out on 2 May.