Posts by Bruin
Unconscious Bias in the Recruitment process and how to tackle it
Unconscious bias is a type of bias that arises when an individual forms a judgment or decision based on unconscious, pre-existing beliefs or attitudes. These biases can impact every aspect of our lives, including the hiring process. In fact, a 2020 survey by LinkedIn found that 82% of hiring managers believe that unconscious bias plays…
Read MoreFulfilment in the workplace
Fulfilment in the workplace is a crucial aspect of employee satisfaction and productivity. When employees are fulfilled, they are more engaged and committed to their work, leading to higher levels of performance and job satisfaction. In this article, we will explore the importance of fulfilment in the workplace and how it can benefit both employees…
Read MoreAre Financial Services Business Keeping up with Diversity Demands?
Several Financial Services (FS) organisations are resuming hiring since the new year. However, the candidates they need are changing due to the impact of new regulations, changing customer expectations and new talent demands. According to Glassdoor, 67% of job seekers find workplace diversity a critical metric when looking for new opportunities and current employees would…
Read MoreWhat are UK FS firms doing to encourage women to come back to work after maternity leave?
Studies have shown that 27.8% of women are in full-time work or self-employed three years after childbirth, compared to 90% of new fathers. While 26% of men have been promoted or moved to a better job in the five years following childbirth, the figure is just 13% for women. These statistics beg the question: What…
Read MoreHR & SECRETARIAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
OVERVIEW One might easily assume that as Q1 and Q2 saw a more buoyant market with permanent offerings available in various regions, it follows that we are on track for a more turbulent 2022 Q4 as a result of ongoing changes in the Financial market, or that roles are to become less numerous, more competitive.…
Read MorePROJECTS & CHANGE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The demand for ESG experts has continued to grow from strength to strength and these candidates are desirable now more than ever. Despite the ambiguity and tensions globally caused by various reasons (from the COVID-19 pandemic to the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine), one thing has not changed thus far across Financial Services…
Read MoreLEGAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The in-house legal recruitment market slowed somewhat in Q2 and we saw a reduction in new roles. Once we got into Q3 we saw a pick up in roles and the summer months were back at Q1 levels. We have continued to see the overall increases in Salary levels on the Private Practice side being…
Read MoreCOMPLIANCE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
INTRODUCTION Compliance has notoriously become a ‘problem child’ of the recruitment space in recent quarters. A chronic candidate shortage and record demand have pushed this area more than before. Organisations have been pushed to take on staff with inflated salaries as strong candidates have been whisked off the market in a matter of days. On…
Read MoreFINANCIAL MARKETS & ALTERNATIVES MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The recruitment market throughout the summer remained relatively buoyant, against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Clients were still actively recruiting across the front office space with a continued emphasis across FICC and Electronic Trading. Fund performance has remained relatively strong, however, we are seeing an uptick in the number of redemptions from some Funds /…
Read MoreREGIONAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
REGIONAL INFORMATION At the end of Q3, we are continuing to see a steady trend of hiring throughout the North West, Midlands and Scotland. Due to the increase of roles regionally, we are observing the demand for hybrid working and flexibility. In addition to this, we are seeing a requirement for higher salaries due to…
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