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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
The Business of Being Brilliant: Recruiting brilliant talent
Deborah Gray, one of Totum’s founding Directors, was recently delighted to be interviewed for ‘The Business of Being Brilliant’, a podcast hosted by organisational expert,
The hybrid office: A Totum workplace report
We are delighted to publish findings from our latest hybrid working survey, the fifth of its kind since March 2021. Our recent findings suggest that
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
How do your salaries compare? Totum delivers Business Services Reward Survey 2023
Findings from Totum’s Business Services Reward Survey 2023 show law firms competing hard on salaries, bonuses and benefits to secure the best business skills and
Totum Report 2023: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are proud to introduce our Totum 2023 report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This is our sixth year of publishing our diversity statistics and analysis,
The sweet smell of success: Building your career with Lara Mitchard
In a piece first published in PSMG Magazine, Totum’s Marketing & BD consultant Lara Mitchard spoke with three of the Rising Star judges in recognition of Totum’s
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
Rise of the Legal COO: Second Edition with Laura McNair
A comprehensive guide to the changing role of the law firm COO. Totum’s Head of People & Operations Practice Laura McNair collaborated with Global Law
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.
Optimising profitability: Nigel Laws, Withers
Nigel Laws, Head of Pricing at Withers, has been part of the legal pricing world right from the start. In our most recent report, Developments
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
The commercial shift: Adrian Avanzato, Ashurst
Totum’s recent report, Developments in the Legal Pricing Function, featured an in-depth discussion with Adrian Avanzato. The commercial side of pricing is explored, taking the practise
The changing world of pricing with Stuart Dodds
Totum’s recent report, Developments in the Legal Pricing Function, featured an in-depth Q&A with Stuart Dodds, who was one of the first Pricing Directors in the
A year for agile thinking
In a piece first published by PM Magazine, Totum Consultant Emma Johnston takes a look at the recruitment market into 2023 and argues the case for a
How Black British Leaders Succeed in Organisations and Why It Matters
Is referring to race at work dangerous for career progression? How can black people and others feel open to express their whole selves at work?
