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Professional services firm to recruitment agency: Why make the move?
Ever thought of taking your business services expertise into a recruitment role? We share some of the experiences of those who did just that at
Rewarding leadership: Chief and Director salary and bonus report
Throughout all the disruption of the past year, one constant at Totum was continued law firm leadership recruitment, catering for the most senior roles across
Supporting legal project managers of the future: Q&A with Helga Butcher, Ashurst
Helga Butcher is a highly experienced Legal Project Manager, currently working as Interim Head of Legal Project Management (LPM) and Process Improvement (EMEA) at Ashurst.
The art of the possible: Spearheading BD & marketing in Europe
We talk to Ernestine McKay about her international career in professional services, BD and marketing in Europe, and how Totum helped her to find her current dream
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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