We human beings love being with people who are just like us, because it feels easy and known and we instantly feel connected to them. Introducing diversity can therefore feel uncomfortable, we are more likely to accept challenge from someone that doesn’t look like us, so it means you are constantly being challenged on how you think about things and the assumptions you are making. It is hard work and can feel unpleasant.
Do you think having a great culture affects the bottom line? If you believe that fulfilled and contented employees work harder, then how can it not positively affect the success of a company.
In this piece we examine productivity levels in the buy-side investment industry over the last few months.
In this piece, we look at the realities of flexible working during lockdown and the experiences of different investment professionals on the buy-side.
COVID-19 has brought sweeping changes to all of our lives. Organisations and employees have been forced to adjust the way we work – very quickly. Kea Consultants recently carried out research to discover how different players on the buy-side have stepped up to the challenge and how investment professionals have responded.
Ready to apply for an investing role? How’s your CV looking? Chances are, the last time you prepared your CV was after university when you were looking for graduate job. An investment firm is looking for something much more specific on the profiles of potential hires, so here’s our advice on how to write a job winning and stand out CV.