diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 6614de5..b9093b6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@ jobs:
       actions: write
     with:
       java-version: '25'
+    secrets: inherit
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index d5d416d..f987d88 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -16,4 +16,5 @@ jobs:
     permissions:
       contents: write
       packages: write
-
+      actions: write
+    secrets: inherit
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 827c5c2..374fdb3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 # Firefly ECM Library
 
+[![CI](https://github.com/fireflyframework/fireflyframework-ecm/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/fireflyframework/fireflyframework-ecm/actions/workflows/ci.yml)
+
 > **Enterprise Content Management Port Interfaces for the Modern Era**
 
 A comprehensive, production-ready Enterprise Content Management (ECM) **port interface library** built on hexagonal architecture principles. This library provides the **core port interfaces** (business contracts) for document management, digital signatures, and intelligent document processing. Adapter implementations are provided in separate libraries, allowing you to choose and integrate only the providers you need.