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Firing on all cylinders: How working capital teams fuel business success
What’s the difference between a firm that’s good and great? It might well be your working capital team. Totum Consultant Carolyn Beckford Balogun explores the
Totum becomes B Corp Certified
We are delighted to announce that Totum is now a Certified B Corporation, reflecting our longstanding and continuing commitment to make a positive difference to
Changing world: Totum reports on its 20 years of working in professional services
In our latest report, ‘Changing World: Totum reports on its 20 years of working in professional services’, Totum’s Founding Directors Tim Skipper, Deborah Gray and
Exploring Your Recruitment Options: Making Informed Choices
We spoke with Totum’s Manager for Finance and Accounting recruitment, Dee Deol, to hear his advice on what candidates should be considering when looking to
Growth marks Totum’s 20 years in business
2023 marks Totum’s 20th anniversary – and a journey that has taken us from a recruitment business of just four people to 30 today. We
Women in Tech: Q&A with Caroline Macdonald, Ashurst
We ask Caroline Macdonald, Head of Demand Management at Ashurst, about how her career in marketing led to IT – and why more women should
Recognising talent: Latest developments at Team Totum
Reflecting our commitment to invest in our people, we are delighted to announce several internal promotions to kick off the new financial year at Totum. From
Marketing and BD Rising Star Award 2023: Meet the Winners
There is some phenomenal up-and-coming talent in today’s marketing and business development (BD) teams across the professional services sector. The proof of that is in
Environment, Social and Governance: Supporting firms to deliver positive change
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability strategies have become critical components of today’s business infrastructure, including professional services firms. That
Totum Technology: Unlocking potential in professional services
At Totum, we have a deep understanding of the ways in which technology is transforming capabilities across the professional services sector. In our guide, ‘Totum
Changing the focus: How to source great Finance Business Partners
Finance teams are investing and developing in their Finance Business Partnering capabilities as firms increasingly seek to link finance with commercial thinking to drive performance.
Secrets of success: How to get ahead in Marketing and BD
In recognition of Totum’s Rising Star Award 2023, Totum Consultant Lara Mitchard asks three of our Rising Star judges, all leaders in marketing and business development
A year of being a Rising Star with Amanda Birch, BCLP
In light of re-launching our BD & Marketing Rising Star Award we spoke with last year’s winner Amanda Birch, Marketing & Business Development Executive at
Interim, temporary and contract roles: A Totum guide for recruiting short-term talent
The interim, temporary and contract market is a particularly exciting area of recruitment right now that is attracting more fantastic candidates and presenting firms with
Best Business Leaders: Winner’s profile – Adam Soames, Hogan Lovells
In the fourth of our series profiling our five winners of Totum’s Best Business Leaders awards, we are delighted to talk to Adam Soames, Global
Best Business Leaders: Winner’s profile – Brooke Johnston, DAC Beachcroft
In the third piece in our series profiling our five winners from Totum’s Best Business Leaders awards, we are delighted to talk to Brooke Johnston,
Move to London – London Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of what to expect when working in the United Kingdom, in particular London. If you are interested in relocating
Best Business Leaders: Winner’s profile – Elizabeth McGarrity, Fragomen
In a continuation of our series profiling our five winners from Totum’s Best Business Leaders awards, we are delighted to talk to Elizabeth McGarrity, Senior
Best Business Leaders: Winner’s profile – Stacey Rickford, Travers Smith
In the next few weeks, we will be publishing profiles of the five winners of our Best Business Leaders awards, announced earlier in the summer.
Benefits of interim and short-term contracts
Emma Johnston recently joined Totum in a bid to actively establish our interim practise. Emma spoke with Head of Marketing, Sarah Broad as she detailed
