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The future is hybrid?
In a piece first published in PSMG’s Centrum magazine, Totum Director Rebecca Ellis and Consultant Liz Chappell share their insights gained from many conversations with professional services firms over the past
Multiple offers and counter-offers: How to win the competition for talent
After days, weeks or even months of sourcing, shortlisting and interviewing candidates, you have finally identified the right candidate for the role. But, with many
Why millennials are the driving force behind corporate ESG policies
In a piece first published in People Management, Totum Director Deborah Gray discusses why Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is becoming a more prominent priority for businesses
Webinar report: To hybrid or not to hybrid?
Totum was recently delighted to join PSMG to host a joint webinar, ‘To hybrid or not to hybrid? Returning to the office’. Totum’s Tim Skipper
Why law firms need to develop genuine sustainability policies
In a piece first published in International Employment Lawyer, Totum Director Deborah Gray discusses the importance of law firms getting ESG right by developing a sustainability policy if
Do not ignore ESG when recruiting
In a letter recently published in Property Week, Totum Director Deborah Gray, discusses ESG and recruitment and explains why property firms must take an authentic
Leadership roles in law 2016-2021
As we emerge from a rollercoaster year of pandemic, we are delighted to published Totum’s PDF report on leadership placements in the legal sector since
Virtual interviews: Mishaps and learnings
In a piece first published in The Professionals, Totum consultant Georgia Cooke looks back on a year of virtual interviews and lessons for the future.
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 24th June at 11 – 12pm
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