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Five Useful Hints for a Professional Handover

Most of us will have several jobs during our career. However, we seldom reflect on the importance of a professional handover. Completing a handover for the person who will ultimately replace you requires a lot of diligent work and organisation.

How to navigate career progression

As a member of staff within Professional Services in the Higher Education (HE) sector there will be wide-ranging opportunities for navigating career progression and development. Whilst this will offer exciting prospects, with such variety available, navigating those options and pursuing the right one(s) for you, may seem overwhelming. Read our…>

How career mentorship helps growth and development

The opportunity to receive mentorship from another professional or peer can create a valuable activity for continuing professional development and growth by offering a varied and hands-on approach to learning. Typically, a mentoring relationship can enable individuals to benefit from real-world/industry insights, shared experiences and individual and personalised guidance. These…>

How to keep motivated halfway through the year

Did you know that World Productivity Day is on 20th June 2025? It is not about taking on more things and cramming our schedules even more. Reminding us that efficiency is key as well as looking after our wellbeing. This is an opportunity to set new goals, to reflect on…>

Keeping your team motivated in challenging times

In the current climate of Higher Education, many professionals, such as academics, researchers, and support staff, are navigating significant change. Whether it’s restructuring, funding pressures, or shifting institutional priorities, uncertainty can understandably affect morale and motivation across teams. Keeping your team motivated requires expert leadership. But even in the most…>

How to prepare for retirement

Are you nearing retirement and not sure how to prepare? Retirement could be a significant change, especially if you have spent decades working in a full-time job. In the article below, we shall explore some strategies to help you prepare for this life-changing event. Making financial plans You need to…>

Get Creative with a Limited Budget

See our top tips on how to stay productive with a limited budget Due to the general severity of financial strain across many industries such as Tech, the Health sector and public sectors, many Higher and Further Education institutions are looking to do more with less funding and resources. They…>

How to Search for a Job in Higher Education

The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be competitive, and you may find job hunting to be time-consuming. In this article, I have selected some key advice to support your job search. Be clear Are you thinking about changing…>

How can I build my experience in the HE sector?

From student support services to marketing and recruitment… …and from fundraising to human resources, the Higher Education sector requires a wealth of expertise and experience from professionals across different areas of work. Typically, when people think of working in the higher education sector, they are likely to visualise roles that…>

How important is EDI in HE?

As both employers and education providers, many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have chosen to take a robust approach to equality by establishing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies and strategic plans. In the UK, we are required to adhere to the framework of the Equality Act 2010 as a baseline…>