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Returning to the office? Or not?
With September upon us, many will be facing the question of returning to the office – or not. Many firms have been conducting employee surveys
Professionally speaking: Covid 19 and the professional services sector
The professional services sector is vital to the UK economy through Covid. Including law and accountancy firms, real estate and management consulting firms, professional services
What is the market really like?
Five months after we closed the London office (can you believe it!), Totum Director Gary Jones shares his views on the recruitment market. Pleasingly, there
Totum supports SEO-London in social mobility
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with charitable organisation SEO-London to further our positive contribution to the community, and our role in promoting professional
What’s the market really like out there?
We share our experiences and insights into recruitment activity through Covid-19 and what it tells us about the future for business services teams in professional
New Skills – New Future
We are joining PM Forum who are hosting a webinar on the 14th July at 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Register. With the uncertainty of the current
Covid-19: Impact on BD & Marketing
In a piece first published in PM Forum magazine, Totum Director Rebecca Ellis reports on latest trends in recruitment, likely developments, and how BD &
Recruitment is quieter but not dead
“How is recruitment”? we get asked a lot these days. And although it is quieter because of Covid-19, it is not dead and there are
We’ve made some changes ..
We are Totum. And we’re looking a little…. Different.Why? Because the professional services industry is looking a little different too. Everyone can see where it’s
What has been happening in professional services recruitment?
Founding Directors Tim Skipper & Deborah Gray, reflect on the last 11 weeks of Covid-19 and what has been happening in the world of professional
A new look for Totum
We are Totum. And we’re looking a little…. Different. Why? Because the professional services industry is looking a little different too. Everyone can see where
BD & Marketing in a time of Covid-19: Latest insights
Totum recently hosted another virtual networking session for marketing & business development leaders. The objective, to continue to share some of the challenges presented by
Lockdown videos
During lockdown, we have seen and heard of some fantastic initiatives. Totum’s Gary Jones initiative was to put a smile on people’s faces. We think
Totum Talks: Working in the pandemic
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Webinar: Furloughed or fearful? Join our Careers Clinic webinar for discussion and advice on managing your career in these uncertain times.
Looking for work? Tips for temporary, contract and interim roles
Job-seeking during the pandemic may feel daunting but there are opportunities. We are here to provide support, so thought it would be helpful to take
HR in a time of coronavirus – Part 4
Our highlights from our latest Zoom meeting with Heads of HR/HRDs. What does the future look like? Future focus It has been two weeks since
Finance leadership in law: A coronavirus perspective
In a piece first published in Financial Director magazine, Consultant Martyn Draper, who heads up Totum’s specialist finance and accounts division, looks at the role
5 minutes with Catherine Young
For our ‘5 minutes with …’ interview this month, we speak to Catherine Young. She has been with Totum since it started and is integral
Top tips for video interviewing
What makes for a successful video interview? We share our insights and experiences. As recruitment specialists and interviewers we know these can be difficult, so
BD & Marketing in a time of COVID-19
How is your team dealing with the coronavirus pandemic? We share highlights and ideas from our Zoom gathering of Directors and Heads of BD &