Diversity
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 “sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression” as protected characteristics. Avoid Heterosexism Do not…
Read MoreAchieving Ethnicity breakfast seminar: hosted by Bruin
The findings of the 2017 McGregor-Smith Review highlighted the key issues affecting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation in the workplace. This included proposals to replicate the gender pay gap reporting obligations for ethnicity, estimated to be a gap of over £3.2 billion in the UK. But research shows a significant lack of progress…
Read MoreRecruitment Spotlight: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Recruitment Best Practice Employers’ procedures and guidelines should ensure that candidates have equal opportunities during the recruitment process and UK law (specifically the Equality Act) protects from discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 is legislation designed to give rights to those with ‘protected characteristics’; disability is one of those characteristics and…
Read MoreBAME Representation: Tools For Diverse Recruitment & Talent Management
Tools for diverse recruitment & talent management A number of strategies for diverse recruitment can be applied for every stage of the talent pipeline for organisations seeking to address their BAME representation. The most important point is essential for organisations to recognise there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing diversity and inclusion.…
Read MoreInterview with Richard Thompson
Tools for diverse recruitment & talent management A number of strategies for diverse recruitment can be applied for every stage of the talent pipeline for organisations seeking to address their BAME representation. The most important point is essential for organisations to recognise there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing diversity and inclusion.…
Read MoreAchieving Gender Diversity in Finance
Bruin’s recent Breakfast seminar “Achieving Gender Diversity in Finance” provided a forum for finance professionals to have a round table discussion on strategies to attract, retain, develop, and progress women working in finance. Led by Bruin Financial, recipient of the Women in Finance ’Recruiter of the Year’ Award for their diversity initiatives in talent management,…
Read MoreBruin wins Recruiter of the Year Award
On June 27, a host of inspirational women and organisations were recognised for their outstanding achievements in the finance space. The annual Women in Finance Awards are open to advocates, supporters, and achievers in the world of finance, actively bridging the diversity gap in the sector. Over 800 delegates came together for the European finance…
Read MoreBruin signs the Social Mobility Pledge
Bruin has been named an accredited Social Mobility Employer, as part of a nation-wide drive to improve social mobility in the UK. Bruin has signed up to the Social Mobility Pledge, which encourages businesses to play their crucial role in boosting social mobility by providing training and employment opportunities to local people from disadvantaged communities.…
Read MoreBYP Network – Finance Unmasked
Bruin was proud to sponsor the Black Young Professional (BYP) Network event “Finance Unmasked”. BYP Network helps to connect ambitious future leaders within the Black community for for networking, mentoring, peer collaborations and career development. Held in central London, over 100 young Black professionals attended to listen to a expert panel discuss the challenges of…
Read MoreGender Diversity Plan
Bruin Financial 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 foster an…
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