People Focused Priorities in 2023
To complement our thought piece on What to expect in employment law in 2023, this thought piece outlines what we predict will be the areas for specific focus and what…
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Turning partnerships into outcomes or… Influencing the Influencers
Is your university match-fit in its approach to influence and stakeholder engagement? Question to your university’s Vice-Chancellor: can you name the top 10 priority organisations for your university? And if…
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What to expect in Employment Law in 2023
Looking ahead to 2023, we expect to see several proposed reforms progressed, albeit in many cases through private members’ bills. This briefing paper reflects upon 2022 Employment Law changes and…
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SUMS Group Appoints New Head of SUPC
As a dynamic leader in procurement, Leigh brings over 15 years of experience covering private, public and not-for-profit sector roles. Leigh joins us from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office,…
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Net Zero Carbon Goals: Is Business Travel Taking You In The Wrong Direction?
Travel typically represents around 20% of most universities’ Scope 3 emissions. The trouble is, Procurement directors across the country are telling us that travel is like a switch that was turned…
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How 5 Simple Questions Can Develop Your Staff and Enrich One-to-Ones
When we think of ensuring professional development for our staff, it feels sometimes another item to add to our list as line managers. We know how important Continuing Professional Development…
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SUMS Group’s Strategic Partnership with EAUC
University students and staff increasingly expect to see what actions their institutions are taking to become sustainable organisations and contribute towards building a sustainable future. The expectations of many partners,…
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Delivering Strategy: Why You Need a Holistic Approach
This is not an absolutely precise science and conditions will always vary between organisations, but getting these elements running well, and crucially in harmony, will set you in a good…
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