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16th June 2022
Rising cyber security threats are creating a perfect storm of demand for talent
We exist in a connected world, one faced with the daily challenge of protecting itself and its information from attack. The need for greater InfoSec and Cyber Security in businesses has created a very active market, where attracting and appointing talent is ever-more difficult.In this digital age, a world facilitated and run by technology, applications, and the information...
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14th March 2022
Improving diversity hiring outcomes in Financial Services
Diversity in financial services is being held back by outdated hiring methodsGender equality is moving in the right direction at UK investment banks and asset managers, it’s just happening at a slower rate than it should be.Gender pay gap data, though imperfect, is a useful barometer for progress. Women working at UK investment banks earn about 56% of their male...
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20th January 2022
Back to the office: changing working habits and their impact on productivity
In the post-pandemic corporate hierarchy of needs, consistency sits at the top.Last year’s government directive to “work from home if you can” heralded a softer touch than the previous year’s “everyone must work from home unless they are unable to do so”. Business leaders took note.Large corporates across financial services didn’t close their...
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15th November 2021
Emerging opportunities from the shifting powers of the US and China.
Economic tensions between the US and China didn’t begin with Donald Trump, and they won’t end with Joe Biden. A renewed urgency by both sides to gain technological independence from the other, whether via supply chains or intellectual property, provides opportunities for companies and executive candidates alike – particularly in Europe.Donald Trump was tough on Chinese...
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