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…
Fulfilment 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…
FINANCE, TAX & AUDIT (PERM) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
Market Overview It has been another incredibly busy year of hiring across our asset management client base and this did not change in Q4. Naturally, several asset managers with large cost bases were more cautious with the economic climate but in general, the market remained very busy. There was a noticeable decrease in job flow…
Are 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…
What 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…
FINANCIAL MARKETS & ALTERNATIVES MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
INTRODUCTION The main trend throughout 2022 has been a candidate driven market . Good candidates have been in high demand across many areas within Global Markets. We have seen many candidates with multiple opportunities. Banks who are nimble and can make decisions in a timely fashion will be the winners, when it comes to the…
FINANCE, TAX & AUDIT (CONTRACT) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
MARKET OVERVIEW The final quarter of 2022 was a period where talk was often centred around economic and political uncertainty, stemming from the ‘mini-budget’ back in September. The early stages of Q4 for the Contract market were dominated by the back-and-forth IR35 legislation announcements, with the result of Rishi Sunak’s budget being that the April…
INVESTMENT & FRONT OFFICE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
INTRODUCTION With the spectre of economic insecurity mounting, the fourth quarter of 2022 was expected to be a challenging and ever-changing period within the city. With numerous macroeconomic variables; the war in Ukraine serving as a catalyst in exacerbating energy costs followed by the mini-budget causing the market to become extremely volatile and inflation rates…
OPERATIONS & MIDDLE OFFICE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
INTRODUCTION Q4 was a mixed quarter, with concerns about the potential recession in 2023 becoming evident from the recruitment done by a range of firms. October was a slow month, as firms were determining their key hires that needed to be completed before the end of the calendar year, leading to a very busy November…
EUROPEAN (LUXEMBOURG) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
ROLE PROFILES The UK’s exit from the EU saw many investment management houses with a strong London presence choosing to expand their offerings in Europe. Post-Brexit, this trend continues, with even more firms opening offices on the continent. Whilst big financial hubs in Europe have typically included Luxembourg, Dublin and Frankfurt, new hotspots are arising…