Diversity
Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
What is Mental Health Awareness Month? Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in May each year, is a month-long campaign dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. It serves as an opportunity for organizations, advocates, and healthcare professionals to initiate conversations, organize events, and share resources that promote…
Read MoreThe UK’s first peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ business network for the recruitment industry was formally launched!
Last month, something truly magical happened… Campaign LGBTQ+ – the UK’s first peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ business network for the recruitment industry – was formally launched! Our mission is to empower LGBTQ+ people to build successful careers in recruitment, search, and selection – regardless of their level. We’re about opening the circle for LGBTQ+ recruitment…
Read MoreUnconscious 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 MoreWomen in Finance Charter – Gender Diversity Plan 2022
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…
Read MoreHow Financial Services can be Menopause Friendly
Did you know that women of menopausal age are the fastest growing work demographic in the UK? And that 1 in 4 working in the financial services industry will consider leaving their job due to a lack of employer support? In the latest of our D&I insights series, Bruin recently partnered with Henpicked: Menopause in…
Read MoreTalent war ‘unique’ opportunity to close gender pay gap
Hiring needs in the industry are creating an opportunity to hire more women and finally narrow the gender pay gap. However, experts say that asset managers will need to review their hiring practices in order to appeal to women more. Kirsty Pineger, head of asset management at Bruin, says “all firms are looking to hire”…
Read MoreAdvancing Black Women in Financial Services
Bruin’s first in person event of 2022, “Advancing Black Women in Financial Services” was recently held in partnership with networking group Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM), an industry association that promotes the retention and advancement of Black women working in asset management. Attendees from across financial services came together to learn about the latest…
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