Happy Pride Month from James Williams šŸŒˆ

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…

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The UKā€™s first peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ business network for the recruitment industry was formally launched!

Last month, something truly magical happened…   Campaign LGBTQ+ – the UKā€™s first peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ business network for the recruitment industry ā€“ was formally launched!   Our mission is to empower LGBTQ+ people to build successful careers in recruitment, search, and selection ā€“ regardless of their level. Weā€™re about opening the circle for LGBTQ+ recruitment…

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Bank Of England: Out And Proud Charter

Out and Proud Charter The central bank announced its newĀ Out and Proud initiative during anĀ LGBT+ Network of Networks breakfast in London on July 25, as the City of London steps up efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. The Bank of Englandā€™s Out and Proud Charter is a public commitment to supporting LGBT+ colleagues, and includes…

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InterInvest: LGBTQ+ in Investment Management

Bruin is proud to be a founding member ofĀ InterInvest, an industry led initiative that focuses specifically on LGBT+ diversity and inclusion. InterInvest is made up of LGBT+ people and allies that work in the investment industry, who care about the LGBT+ experience in investment.Ā  We know LGBT+ people work in every part of the investment…

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Ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for LGBT+ candidates

Follow the Law Be cognizant of and comply with UK law prohibiting discrimination against candidates based on sexual orientation during the recruiting, interviewing, and/or hiring process. Ensure that diversity / non-discrimination statements on job descriptions and adverts explicitly list ā€œsexual orientation and gender identity or gender expressionā€ as protected characteristics. Ā  Avoid Heterosexism Do not…

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