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Making a difference: Mental health in professional services
Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) this year is timed perfectly to get us all thinking about the impact of the past year on mental
Developments in the finance function: Highlights from Totum’s 2021 report
The finance function is evolving rapidly in the legal sector. We are delighted to publish some of the key findings from Totum’s latest survey into
Event: To hybrid or not to hybrid? Returning to the office
Join Totum’s Tim Skipper, Laura McNair and Carly Hubbard, Head of HR, Travers Smith for a joint event with PSMG on the 27th May at 12 – 1pm
Autism in the workplace: Opening minds
World Autism Awareness Week (29th March to 4th April), provides all of us in the professional services sector with the opportunity to reflect on the
What’s in a job title? Chief vs Director
It is fast becoming one of the most common questions we are asked when recruiting leadership roles. Totum Director Deborah Gray asks whether a senior
Diversity in recruitment: Totum report 2021
Diversity in recruitment remains an important topic. Totum is delighted to publish its latest report on diversity, based on statistics gathered from candidates through 2020.
Event report: Gender equity in a post-Covid workplace’
Totum’s Deborah Gray, recruitment specialist for senior management professionals, was recently delighted to host a virtual ‘Gender equity in a post-Covid workplace’ event. She was
Hoping to fly: Recruitment life 2020-2021
We look back over the past year from the first lockdown to spring 2021. It might bring back some memories – we hope you enjoy
Returning to the office? Totum survey on hybrid working
To hybrid or not to hybrid? Find out the results from Totum’s latest snap survey of professional services firms on hybrid working and their planned
International Women’s Day: Choose to challenge
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day for reflection for many. Totum Consultant Joanna Milne considers the current landscape and the practical steps to ensuring
Totum Event: Gender equity in a post-covid workplace.
Join Totum’s Deborah Gray, recruitment specialist for senior management professionals, for our virtual ‘Gender equity in a post-covid workplace’ event with Julia Hayhoe – Managing
Marketing careers in property: Ali Hellewell, Gerald Eve
Marketing careers in property can be hugely challenging – and equally rewarding. Rebecca Ellis, Director at Totum talks to Ali Hellewell, Marketing and Business Development
Podcast: Roles and trends in BD and marketing recruitment
BD & Marketing recruitment is nearly as busy as it was pre-pandemic. But what are the latest recruitment trends in terms of people, roles, expectations
Journey through Lockdown: Diary of an HR Recruiter in Covid
Totum’s HR recruiter Laura McNair looks back on her year of virtual recruitment and how professional services firms rode the rollercoaster of Covid from a home
Law firm marketing and BD survey: Adapting to change
Law firm marketing is a key function in helping win and retain clients. What are the latest trends in law firm marketing? How are law
Podcast: Roles and trends in people and HR recruitment
HR recruitment is evolving. What are the latest trends in HR recuitment in terms of people, roles, expecations and job opportunities? Totum Consultants Laura McNair
Webinar recording: The Future of Pricing
This week, we were delighted to co-host the Future of Pricing event, with Stuart Dodds, Principal at Positive Pricing. The event was attended by over
Virtual interviews: ten tips for success
Virtual interviews are more important than ever before. Recruitment over the past few months has changed significantly. Virtual interview processes have come to the fore
Totum Event: What is your firm’s future pricing strategy?
We are delighted to co-host this Future of Pricing event, presented by Stuart Dodds, Principal at Positive Pricing which will take place on the 27th January at 12.30 –
Webinar recording: Adapting to change – choose your marketing future
Totum’s Rebecca Ellis and Lacey Near, marketing & BD recruitment specialists, were delighted to join PSMG for a joint event in which they explored key