Diversity
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…
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…
Read MoreWomen in Finance Charter – Panel Discussion
In this time of the so-called “Great Resignation”, Financial Services firms are experiencing higher than normal rates of attrition and then having to recruit to fill roles in a very competitive market. This of course impacts the pipeline of female talent that firms have worked so hard to attract and develop, a key consideration for…
Read MoreProgramme One
Addressing workplace inequality for Black talent within the Recruitment Industry. Bruin is proud to have joined Programme One, an industry initiative with the aim of removing inequalities which are restricting and inhibiting the engagement of talented Black recruiters in the sector Whilst there is demonstrated underrepresentation across different ethnic groups, Programme One seeks to…
Read MoreupReach Skills Workshop
Bruin was recently invited to host a Skills Workshop with social mobility charity upReach, as part of their collaborative work with Diversity Project, to share top tips for CV writing, presentation and insights into the financial services sector. upReach is a social mobility charity supporting undergraduates from under-represented backgrounds into top graduate jobs. Founded in…
Read MoreParental Pay Transparency: Slow improvement in disclosure of family-friendly policy but majority of employers still fall short
Nearly two-thirds of employers don’t publish basic details of parental pay and leave The majority of companies are failing in a basic measure of inclusion by not being clear about family-friendly policy for would-be employees. A spotlight on family-friendly policies in the last year has only resulted in a modest increase in transparency, according to…
Read MoreBruin shortlisted for REC diversity award
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) recently announced their 2021 Awards shortlist, with Bruin recognised in the inaugural Diversity Champion of the Year category. This award is aimed at companies that have successfully demonstrated diversity and inclusivity on multiple levels within their organisation. The REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) Awards showcase the UK’s…
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