Talk About Black Debate: Does Minority Background Influence Hiring Decisions?
To celebrate Black History Month ,’Talk About Black’ (TAB) hosted a thought-provoking debate around the challenging question: ‘Does being from a minority background influence hiring decisions?’ Bruin were proud sponsors of the event. Carlos Pereira, Chief Privacy Officer of Willis Towers Watson (WTW) opened the evening by emphasising TAB’s mission to drive action and meaningful…
Women in Finance Charter – Gender Diversity Plan 2023
Gender Diversity Plan Bruin recognises that diversity is imperative to all workplaces and is proud to pledge our support for gender balance across financial services. Our Gender Diversity Plan is a public commitment to maintain strong gender balance across the talent pipeline, proactively manage gender pay equity, effectively implement gender equality policies and practices, and…
Bruin shortlisted at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Bruin has been selected as a finalist for not one, but two prestigious awards at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards! 🥇 Category 1: Qdos Growth Recruitment Company of the Year 🥇 Category 2: The Grant Thornton Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year (Up to 50M)…
The Implications of Automation on Employment: Ensuring Diversity and Equal Opportunities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) holds great potential for enhancing productivity, creating new employment opportunities, and elevating overall living standards throughout society. However, a crucial concern arises regarding the eradication of routine and manual roles from human workers to machines. This raises the question of how such a transformation might impact already vulnerable groups,…
ESG hiring slows after ‘explosive’ war for talent
The fierce battle between asset managers for ESG talent that has played out over the past three years is abating, with recruiters pointing to the worsening economic landscape and a backlash in the us as reason for a slowdown in hiring. Sophia Deen, associate director for investments, front office and ESG hires at Bruin Financial,…
Happy Pride Month from James Williams 🌈
As Pride Month unfolds, I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for Bruin and the significance of this month for me as a gay, Black man. Working here has not only provided me with a rewarding professional experience but has also fostered an environment where my identity is celebrated, valued, and…
Juneteenth and the fight for racial justice
Two years ago President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which establishes a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US. So what is Juneteenth and how can you celebrate it? What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is short for June 19th, 1865, which marks the day federal troops arrived in…
Anti-racism resources
“Every voice raised against racism chips away at its power. We can’t afford to stay silent.” ― Reni Eddo-Lodge Racism is a historical, deep-rooted problem that affects all areas of our society. Bruin stands in solidarity beside Black and minoritised people worldwide, with a commitment to fighting for institutional change. Within the financial sector, including…