​In light of the anxiety and stress caused by the global health crisis and its fallout, it’s no wonder that many have felt the weight of the past twelve months on their shoulders. Social isolation, video call fatigue, and an increase in employee burnout are some of the driving factors impacting the lives of so many this year. Whether you are struggling to stay motivated, fee...

​2020 was a tumultuous year of historic proportions. Between the advent of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, financial institutions faced a volatile and increasingly negative market coupled with the unfamiliar prospect of the majority of their workforce having to complete their duties remotely. Uncertainty remains omnipresent in 2021, but the outlook is positiv...

​With workers slowly returning to the office across Europe and the UK, the banking and financial services work place will be virtually unrecognizable. What short and lasting impact will the pandemic have on the workspace? How will these changes affect talent?   While the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the works...

​​What makes a great recruiter? There are many styles and personalities out there suitable for every jobseeker. Recruiters should always act as advocates for professionals trying to advance their careers, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community recruiters can play an even more essential role – being a career ally.​Why do LGBTQ+ professionals need career allies?​While great p...

Many of us are working in a virtual office these days. For professionals working in the finance sector, that might mean more time in front of the camera than you signed up for. Even those who usually have the verve and stamina to withstand back-to-back meetings may experience video call fatigue.Why the video call fatigue?Evolving from social animals, most human communication...

​Working-from-home will likely last long after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. While remote working was already on an upward trend before, it was certainly not the norm. In 2018, only 5.2% of people across the European Union would regularly work from home and in the UK that number was even lower (4.4%). As government lockdowns required most workers to stay inside and work ...

​It comes as no surprise these days that Covid-19 has rattled many markets and the global economy. While stock markets worldwide show significant levels of volatility with the UK’s FTSE 100 falling by 10% in one day in mid march – the worst day in three decades - only to jump again by 25% in early April, likely no financial sector will be left untouched.With the pandemic lea...

As the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread in Europe, more of us will be working from home. During this time, it is more likely that a candidate will be asked to interview via video conference call. But even before this outbreak that affects so many businesses, video interviews have already become an increasingly common part of the recruitment cycle within the UK, espec...

Are you struggling to get back into work as usual after Christmas? Naturally, it's taking some time to adjustment to reset your body block after weeks of indulging in box seats and selection boxes, however there's one day that hits harder than most, Blue Monday. Blue Monday is the UK's official most depressing day of the year. Your focus turns back to financial services and ...

Working in a high pressure environment such as the UK banking and financial services sector can be incredibly rewarding, but stress can also lead to colleagues showing toxic and negative behaviour which can spread across even the most successful team. If a toxic co-worker is allowed to continue with consistently negative and bullying behaviour, it can lead to a perilous work...

​Did you know that 37% of UK companies offer sabbaticals, according to The Confederation of Business Industry? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital opportunity for a company to ...

​The banking and financial services sector in the UK is a busy and growing job market with plenty of opportunities available for skilled and talented candidates. This means that when you receive a job offer within the sector, it pays to spend some time considering elements of the offer beyond the headline salary. There is no ‘perfect formula’ for determining whether a role i...

​When starting your new role within the competitive and demanding UK banking and financial services sector, it is important that you make the best first impression possible on both your supervisor and your new team members. Approaching a new role with confidence and curiosity will help you make social connections faster and learn more about the ‘unwritten’ rules in your new ...

​Sometimes leaving your current role in the UK banking and financial services sector can be harder to navigate than finding your new role. If you are leaving a role due to stress or an intolerable working environment, it may be tempting to quit your role in a dramatic manner and take the opportunity to air your grievances. However, this approach will only lead to problems do...

​Working in the financial sector can be extremely rewarding, and a job in banking in the UK can have high earning potential. Competition for talent is increasing, especially within the booming fintech and investment banking sectors.Every career roadmap will face a few blocks, and if you are feeling overworked and undervalued in your current role, you can start to think about...

​If you have felt overwhelmed by the demands of working in the fast-evolving banking and financial services sector, you are not alone. Recent uncertainty and market volatility have also led to added stress and demands on finance workers. A 2018 YouGov/Mental Health Foundation survey found that 74% of workers in the UK often felt stressed to the point of being ‘unable to cope...

​With global markets transforming and the introduction of fintech innovations changing the way we handle money, the UK banking and financial services sector is a busy and exciting place to work, with plenty of opportunities available to drive your career forward. However, even the most driven professional may face troubles in their career plans if they are working under a ma...

​Hiring in the banking and financial services sector has changed as more candidates are needed who can turn data into business analysis, hold the highest ethics and provide intelligent inputs on business strategy. Smart hiring decisions need to be made, and employers in the sector are now favouring the all-day interview when looking for crucial hires. An all-day interview in...

​Leaving a role within the UK banking and financial services sector can be a difficult moment, especially if you have provided value to your company and have been chosen as someone with the potential to evolve into a leader.You can view resigning from your role not as the end of a personal era, but the beginning of a new era within your soon-to-be former employer. Leaving a ...

​“We’ll match what they’re offering.” It’s a moment that can catch you off guard. You’ve done the difficult bit, after all. You’ve survived marathon interview rounds, had your experience and expertise challenged, and come out on top – success, you’ve been offered the job! The only thing left to do was to rip off the band-aid and hand in your resignation. Unfortunately, your ...