Race & Ethnicity
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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreESG 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,…
Read MoreJoin us in supporting World Refugee Day 🤝🏽🌍
Join us in supporting World Refugee Day 🤝🏽🌍 At Bruin, we firmly believe in the power of unity and compassion. On World Refugee Day, we are proud to announce our participation in the Miles for Refugees Challenge, a British Red Cross initiative that aims to create awareness and support for refugees around the world. Did you know that…
Read MoreHappy 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…
Read MoreJuneteenth 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…
Read MoreAnti-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…
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 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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