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Developing a successful recruitment strategy
In a piece first published in newbusiness.co.uk, Totum Director Deborah Gray explores how firms can find the best recruitment strategy to secure the right talent. As
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
Property firms must move with the ESG tide
We are delighted to reproduce our letter on ESG in Property Firms, as published in the Property Week on 1st October 2021. By Deborah Gray, Director,
Letter: Diversity officers must be more than token roles
We are delighted to reproduce our letter on chief diversity officers, as published in the Financial Times on the 20th September 2021. By Deborah Gray, Director,
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
Changing workplace means increased responsibilities for the head of finance
In a piece first published in Workplace Insight Totum’s head of finance practice, Martyn Draper, discusses our recent Finance survey and explains how the finance function
Making a Difference: Employee Mental Health in Professional Services
In a piece first published in Undercover Recruiter one of Totum’s founding directors and cross-sector recruiter, Deborah Gray, discusses employee mental health in professional services. Pre-Covid,
Totum Event: How black professionals navigate the world of business services
As part of our ongoing series of events reflecting our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, Totum invites you to join our virtual event and
Gender equality in a post-covid legal sector workplace
In a piece first published in International Employment Lawyer, one of Totum’s founding directors and cross-sector recruiter, Deborah Gray, discusses workplace gender equality in the legal
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
More than half of law firms use exceptional bonuses to retain top talent, new Totum Partners survey reveals
In a piece first published in UK News Group, Totum discuss their findings on how law firms use bonuses to attract and retain top talent: More
Why CFOs really matter to law firms
In a piece first published in Reports Legal, Martyn Draper, Head of Totum’s Finance Practice, explains how the finance function and role of a law firm
Law firms turn to exceptional and sign-on bonuses to retain and attract top talent
In a piece first published in International Employment Lawyer, Totum discusses their latest Bonus and salary research, as law firms turn to exceptional and sign-on bonuses
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
