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It possibly comes as a surprise to many that the Tory party should end up the organisation setting an example on diversity, but that is what is happening. The current...- Fram Search regularly contributes quotes and insights to articles and features online and in print. Here are some of our recent features.
- On the value of preparation, politics & diversity, and some news from Fram.
- Whilst many hirers like a traditional route into VC, firms are broadening their horizons to those have taken a less traditional route, but who have been working with real businesses...
- Executive search lends itself well to three things: identifying individuals with hard to find skillsets, selecting senior individuals with a certain range of experiences, and gaining a better understanding of...
- The usual question we’re asked “where are you busy?” The same response as the last few months – everywhere. The latest market update from our MD Simon Roderick.
- We wanted to share some photos from our team day out – brilliant day with lunch at the Duck & Waffle followed by clay pigeon shooting at Clays.
- This is possibly the fastest moving market we have operated in, and it is more crucial than ever that firms develop a robust talent attraction (and retention) strategy. Here are...
- We post content across all the main Social Media channels, and have just launched our Instagram account. Follow us to keep up to date on the latest developments, news and...
- Our monthly market update from MD Simon Roderick discusses money, motivation, and following your passion.
- Fram Search are proud to partner with Teenage Cancer Trust, a cause close to our hearts, and will be making a donation to them for every placement we make.
- Fram Search is proud to be offsetting our carbon emissions through myclimate.
- We are excited to share the restults of our survey on diversity in financial services.
- I cover the wealth management and asset finance practices at Fram search, and I have seen an increase albeit small, in the number of female applicants for roles that have...
- Becoming an MD in an investment bank for many is the pinnacle. It’s the culmination of a dream, it represents recognition from your peers, admiration for some, and of course...
- MD Simon Roderick reflects on the events of the last few months, including the Ukraine, the changes the world is facing and the war on talent.
- MD Simon Roderick checks in with Macro Thoughts MD, Keith Grindlay. They talk inflation, rate rises, and the Ukraine. Keith always has some great insights, and we thank him for...
- It makes sense for companies to utilise social media in their hiring processes. Last year, in a report by iCIMS 49% of HR professionals said their organization plans to increase...
- As we start a new year, MD Simon Roderick reflects on the National Insurance increase, employment prospects and the rebuilding of corporate culture.
- A huge part of the workforce use Linkedin to share information, to promote their business, and of course a bit of humble self-promotion. It is undeniably a platform you shouldn’t...
- In-housing has become increasingly common in recent years. We’ve seen some in-housing of recruitment functions and below is our case for working with external specialists.
- Between COVID, lockdown, freedom day and Omicron, 2021 was a bit topsy-turvy. Despite this, the financial services sector has performed well, and we have been very busy. We've also had...
- On Omicron, business planning in the current climate, and optimistic predicitons for 2022.
- Fram Search regularly contributes quotes and insights to articles and features online and in print. Here are some of our recent features.
- What makes a good employer? COVID has changed our perception of what a good employer is. I’ve never seen a time when employer/employee relations are so complex.
- Investment banking is seeing a particularly acute war on talent, with an increasing number of analysts and associates drawn to private equity.
- Many markets are seeing unprecedented demand at the moment. However, a boom can throw up many challenges and many of these are people related.
- When someone is promoted to manager there are many positive thoughts. Whilst all of these are true, I don’t think many people consider how the responsibility of being a manager,...
- Fram's MD Simon Roderick catches up with macro economist and MD of Macro Thoughts, Keith Grindlay, where they discuss CPI, supply chains, and growth.
- Flexible working is one of the good things to come out of the pandemic. But what is it exactly? Full time office or remote working are both simple models. Hybrid...
- The financial services industry was “lucky” with regards to COVID. People could work safely from home and after some initial disruption the industry sailed along avoiding any downturn. Markets were...
- We were delighted to speak to Caroline Doran Millett, International Employment Partner at Royds Withy King, about the latest HR issues. Caroline has seen first hand the challenges that COVID...
- This year has impacted us all in different ways, and whilst flexible working has been one of the good outcomes, enforced remote working has also brought increased stress and mental...
- Bailey Ransom joins Fram SearchAugust 16, 2021 / Fram Search / News, updates & about FramWe’re excited to introduce Bailey Ransom, who joins Fram as an Associate in our Infrastructure practice. Bailey will be...
- The wealth management industry has been an unlikely beneficiary of the pandemic; Investment Managers, Financial Planners, and Private Bankers have been busier than ever. However, M&A activity will time and...
- We are undoubtedly moving to a world of hybrid working, but the last year has taught us many lessons on communication, care, and management. This article first appeared in Business...
- Simon & Kelly contributed this article on the future of financial planning to Wealth Tribune - they discuss understanding the client of the future, digitalisation & marketing, growth strategies and...
- Fram's July update covers house prices, "the great resignation" and the importance of flexible working.
- Fram Search regularly contributes quotes and insights to articles and features online and in print. Here are some of our recent features.
- David Semmens, CIO of Wealthify, gives us a great insight into what drew him to the industry, the skills required to join a fintech, and his view of how the...
- We’re delighted to launch a channel on ShareVision, the first dedicated streaming platform for the world of finance. Do visit to view our interview series, as well as other content. Visit our...
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- The pickup continues. I was personally disappointed that the government didn’t open on the 21st June. We’ve had a vaccine miracle in the UK, the roll out of which by...
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers.
- Kelly, head of our wealth practice, gives her top career tips for wealth managers
- Flexible working offers up a plethora of possible solutions, all with numerous complexities and ramifications to consider. What does this mean for the future of office working?
- Many family offices have aspirations to transition from being a single family office to being a multi-family office. On paper it all seems so easy, but so many family offices...
- A refresher before the looming hiring bonanza. The reality is a perfect CV doesn’t exist. If you ask ten experts on how to write a perfect CV, you will get ten...
- We’re getting closer to “Freedom Day”. Words I think many of us never thought we’d hear, or a concept we’d never imagine having to utter, but there have been many...
- On average, a job seeker only spends 49.7 seconds reading a job advert before dismissing a position. In many cases the reason for the dismissal is in the wording used...
- Things seem to be going okay, don’t they? I don’t want to tempt fate, but there does seem to be light at the end of the tunnel, and the miracle...
- Say hello to Fram's dogs! The best thing about the home office, is that our Chief Cuddle & Distraction Officers have finally been able to fully take up their duties....
- Fujitsu has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index every year since its inception. At the heart of this is the “Fujitsu Way”, a principle for the business and...
- Continuing our conversations with industry leaders, we were delighted to speak to Roger Miners, Global CMO & CEO of BNP Paribas Asset Management UK. We pick Roger’s brains on digital...
- What does the future of remote working look like? Fram’s MD Simon Roderick took part in the expert panel at TechRound’s discussion. Share this Post
- It’s happening, jobs are coming back to market at an ever increasing speed and I remain very optimistic on financial services. There are of course headwinds to navigate, but I...
- I’m often asked why we’re called Fram. Well, firstly, it’s harder than most people think to name a company. You’re kind of stuck with it once you’ve done it and...
- Fram Search is proud to be offsetting our carbon emissions through myclimate. Working towards a sustainable future is hugely important to us, and we work hard to reduce emissions where...
- We were delighted to speak to Dan, who gave us his views on the super deduction, building trusted relationships with intermediaries, and the outlook for the remainder of 2021. Share this...
- We spoke to Nick Hungerford co-founder of Nutmeg and Senior Advisor at Portag3 about all things fintech. From attracting talent to the outlook for the fintech industry. Share this Post
- At the end of the 99% of interviews, the interviewer says “do you have any questions for me?”. All candidates need to have some well thought through questions ready, which...
- Change can involve significant capital investment and so the temptation to make short term savings can sometimes be too seductive. However, over the long term these changes can put firms...
- Fram’s directors are delighted to have donated to Twin my Vaccine, which helps UNICEF with the vaccine roll out worldwide. Vaccines represents our best way out of the pandemic, and...
- We spoke to Business Coach, David Hazelton, about growth, strategic planning, and Bill Gates! Whilst we discuss wealth management, it’s a must watch for anyone in any sector growing their business...
- What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to speak to Emma Woolley, CEO of Lancashire Syndicates, about female leadership in the City. Thank you Emma for your candour and...
- With jobs still being cut and put on hold, as a result of being put in lockdown, TechRound asked experts in the field, including our MD Simon Roderick, how jobs...
- Many firms don’t give enough thought to the competencies required for the different types of sales roles within their firm, or the skills required for the different levels of seniority.
- Ever considered executive coaching? Not sure what it’s all about? I too wanted to find out more and so I spoke to Executive Coach, Jasper Walshe, founder of TRIPSTank. Share this...
- What a difference a month, or even a week makes. When I was thinking about writing our monthly newsletter last week the weather was awful and I’d spoken to so...
- There are a lot of hurdles in remote working and with partial working-from-home look set to be the norm moving forward, here are the key things managers need to focus...
- Next in our popular series of interviews with industry leaders is a fascinating conversation with Hugi Clarke, Partner at leading investment manager, Foresight Group. Hugi discusses managing a remote sales...
- To what extent does FinTech have the potential to disrupt traditional asset management? Simon Roderick, MD of Fram Search, was delighted to speak to Ian Cadby, CEO of Tiller Tech and...
- Our Specialist Finance Practice has had a busy and interesting year, and so it was a real privilege to get the thoughts of John Jenkins, CEO of Haydock Finance. John...
- 2020 will forever be etched in our minds for the tragic loss of life, the rapid changes to many business models, the anxiety of job insecurity, and the difficulties of...
- Fram’s MD Simon Roderick speaks to macro economist, Keith Grindlay, about the prospects for the UK economy, the Biden administration, and whether some of the COVID induced changes will stick....
- Our MD, Simon Roderick, was delighted to be joined by James Fleming, the former CEO of the multi-family office Sandaire. In this conversation, James gives us some valuable insights into...
- Part 1 of our guide focuses on how to create a solid interview process.
- What a year it’s been! In between Zoom meetings, placing our first candidate without any physical meetings (6 months later, the candidate still hasn’t met their new employer) and seeing...
- An end of year roundup from our MD Simon Roderick, looking back on a strange 2020. Share this Post
- We’ve outlined below some of the things we feel firms are interested in assessing when they interview candidates, but we also hope it acts as a guide for hirers too.
- Writing business plans for a prospective employer are an increasingly common part of the interview process. Here is some advice on how to tackle business plans from MD Simon Roderick. Share...
- Our MD Simon Roderick contributed to this podcast series by The Zone Magazine, chatting about the future of the world of work. Listen to the full podcast here. “The discussion about...
- In this video, Head of Operations Beate Oera gives some tips on jobhunting during the pandemic. Share this Post
- In this video, MD Simon Roderick gives some advice on how to write a good CV. Share this Post
- David Bell at the PCD Club interviewed Fram’s MD Simon Roderick for their Hot Seat series. Watch the full video here. Share this Post
- Chief Operating Officers are crucial to a business but often CEOs are looked at more favourably whilst arguably, both roles are equally important.
- In our latest market update, MD Simon Roderick focuses on what we are seeing in the wealth management market. Share this Post
- We are excdited to share the follow up to our Working from Home survey with you.
- The COVID pandemic has brought it’s own set of challenges and this has put pressure on finance teams to provide guidance in an ever changing landscape. Below we’ve listed four...
- In this video, MD Simon Roderick discusses options for firms looking to enter a new market. Share this Post
- The decision to instigate a lockdown created many unintended consequences and one of these was heightened compliance risks.
- Of the many complexities for wealthy families, a clear one is that there is wealth to be divided, to provide income and capital, and ideally it must sustain generation after...
- I’ve always felt that if you give enough clever people more thinking time, they will re-emerge with new ideas and will implement them at pace once we see the political...
- Until COVD hit, the intermediary sales channel was booming, jobs were plentiful, and it was strategically important to many firms. Clearly COVID has slowed this, but I would liken it...
- Well nobody can tell you what’s best for you, and everyone’s circumstances are different. That said, there is much to think about when you are considering a move into the...
- Fram Search regularly contributes quotes and insights to articles and features online and in print. Here are some of our recent features. Progress: Remote hiring — the new norm? Metro, 18th Aug...
- Adapting to a new way of working under COVID has had and still has its challenges, but one thing that needed to remain balanced was the relationship between managers and...
- The last few months have been disconcerting to say the least. The pandemic has caused a lot of confusion and uncertainty about employment, with people having to adjust to different...
- PEST analysis (political, economic, socio-cultural and technological) has been a central part of strategic management for many years, but has anything ever turned the dials up on a PEST analysis...
- The investment management industry always had an underlying problem that I feel is a barrier to their organic growth and I think it could be “some private client investment management...
- The future’s bright, but the future is clearly digital – especially in marketing.
- In our latest market update, MD Simon Roderick discusses working from home, and asks ‘Is London finished?’. Share this Post
- It can be a strange environment for collections and recoveries professionals, because as the wider economy struggles their career prospects improve. It’s a seesaw, as the economy goes down, they...
- Twenty years ago, compliance was often seen as one of the least exciting career paths in financial services - and then the financial crisis happened and everything changed. So when...
- There are advantages to understanding and defining your corporate culture. The area we most see this in, and understand best, is when businesses are trying to recruit. It’s our experience...
- A number of firms were on the hunt again for assets by increasing their front office headcount pre-COVID, and after a pause many are still keen to hire. Whilst there...
- If you are looking for a new role, LinkedIn is your friend - here's our top tips for creating a profile that gets you noticed and presents you in the...
- POSTED AUG 2020 Technology has made it harder to switch off from work, as everything is now at our fingertips at all times. This has been a great enabler (how could...
- Is the customer always right? Or, in a recruiter’s world - is the client always right? As with restauranteurs, the answer is always ‘yes’, because we are the service providers,...
- We’ve seen a real growth in roles in Investment Analysis of late. Here are some of the key things firms are looking for when hiring.
- I always recommend that throughout the interview process candidates try to find time to reflect on what they seek to achieve by making a move. How does this role fit...
- The Economist recently noted that unsuccessful hiring is “the single biggest problem in business today”. 46% of new hires will fail within 18 months according to a survey by Leadership...
- A successful interview is one you have researched. Not only will good research ensure you are prepared for the questions you’ll be answering, and come across as knowledgeable and professional,...
- Over the last year or so, we’ve seen more clients ask individuals interviewing for sales roles to conduct a presentation as part of their selection process.
- For some time firms have been given clear signals that having a balanced team isn’t just about equality, it’s good business sense too. Indeed, an HBR survey focused on venture...
- An HBR survey focused on venture capital found a dramatic correlation between diversity and financial outcomes. However, whilst It's clear that efforts towards diversity have been considerable, the journey isn't...
- There comes a point when growing businesses need a full-time Finance Manager or CFO. There many important things to consider when making a senior finance appointment, and we’ve covered some...
- What a roller coaster we’ve been on since mid-March. Emotionally, economically, and at a societal level, we’ve gone from the best to worst of times, but it’s caused many of...
- Talent attraction is also about staff retention, and that starts with a solid induction process. One of the main reasons we are given by people looking for a new job,...
- Part two of our guide covers the importance of a solid process and of selling your firm and your benefits to candidates
- There is a lot of advice around on how to sell yourself during interviews. However, there is a skill to handling the process outside of the actual interviews too, and...
- Over the last few years, it has become more and more common for firms to ask front office staff to complete a business plan as part of the interview process....
- Creating a better work-life balance, whilst progressing with your career and achieving success, actually go hand in hand. The key is to use your time efficiently and maximising productivity whilst...
- Is it better to hire internally or externally for management positions? How is a good manager made? By Chloe Tillman, head of our Sales & Marketing practice.
- We are often asked to assist family offices in achieving their long-term plan through hiring experienced professionals. This gives us some insight into how firms plan for this growth, and...
- "Often the best solution to a management problem is the right person" Edwin G Booz, 1914. Focusing on your long terms goals can often be hard in turbulent times. However, in order...
- Our July update from MD Simon Roderick focuses on the reopening of offices and the future of the world of work. Share this Post
- On New Years Day this year, I remember reading so many references to the roaring twenties. If the press were to be believed, we were in for the most incredible...
- Your CV is one of the most important documents in your life, and it needs to sell you and your skills accurately and convincingly. However, many people struggle to condense...
- Circa 18 months ago Fram decided to build a practice to support firms hiring in the Specialist & Asset Finance sectors. We’ve built great relationships with clients and candidates across...
- We were appalled at the senseless killing of George Flloyd. Of course it affected us most on a human level, but it also reminded us that in our professional lives...
- Headline salaries don't seem to have moved much since the credit crisis, which means a drop after inflation.
- As your career gathers pace, it’s important to keep an eye on the overall shape of your cv. It goes without saying that each career move will open up some...
- The world of family offices is often thought of as the pinnacle for many within the wealth management industry, but for some the shine wears off after a couple of...
- There’s so many articles out there on how to hire the right person, or how to select the right company, but one of the most overlooked aspects of the world...
- Quite often many firms will start the recruitment process and have every intention of writing a job description, but don’t often get round to it. However, like so many things...
- We are very excited to shared the results of our Working from Home survey with you. We’ve had a phenomenal response, and thank you to everyone who’s taken part. The...
- In our second market update during the lockdown, MD Simon Roderick gives his thoughts on April. Share this Post
- When coronavirus entered all of our lives, nobody had any idea the tsunami of change it would effect. Rishi Sunak stated in the budget that UK growth would slow to...
- I’ve been in recruitment for 20 years this year, and I must admit I never thought I’d be celebrating that milestone working from home due to a pandemic. Even in...
- Managing Director – Simon Roderick I’ve been recruiting for twenty years and at Fram we have lots of experience of both executive search and contingent models. The question isn’t really which...
- Our MD Simon Roderick has produced a short insight into the trends we’ve seen within financial services in the last four weeks. If you would like further information or a...
- Fram is a business that was born out of a recession, the financial crisis to be exact. Whether stupidly or bravely, I set the firm up in 2010 and around...
- The corona crisis has resulted in hiring processes being moved online, and it is very possible this will become established practice even after this is over as well. It’s unlikely...
- Not only are large numbers adjusting to an unexpected working from home setup, we are also having to do it with all our family members in the house and limited...
- Events have moved at alarming pace in the last few weeks, and there’s no telling where we’ll be in a couple of years’ time. However, the lockdown is likely to...
- Events have moved at lightening speed in the last few weeks, and, at the time of writing, it seems we may face a lockdown shortly. As you might expect, Fram...
- It’s always interesting to see the number of “spin outs”, or start up funds in London each year. Experienced, well paid, and capable traders and fund managers often set up...
- I wondered if it’s helpful for me to share some of the planning we’ve heard of in the market – I hope it is. So far, most clients want to/intend to...
- Fram’s press release: High-end specialist recruitment firm launches a new service helping firms in the region hire Finance and Legal Professionals. Silsoe, Bedforshire: Fram Search is a high-end specialist recruitment firm...
- At some point in your career you will probably be asked to complete a business plan, as part of a recruitment process. Candidates are often surprised, or worried that their...
- Written by Chloe Tillman, Head of our Sales & Marketing practice I often think that there is a lot more psychology to sales and people management than people know. Some will...
- We visit the Ned fairly often, and have reviewed it before. This month, however, Kelly also had the opportunity to visit the Vault, the members only bar, and so we...
- We are very proud that our fill rate is nearly twice the industry average! There are a number of reasons why we outperform the competition by such a margin, and...
- 2019 was a busy year for us at Fram. It seems that political fatigue brings with it apathy and then action. Firms came to the point where they simply wanted...
- Though the widely circulated story of Finland’s proposed four day work week has turned out to be a myth, the concept is widely debated at the moment. Indeed, Labour included...
- We’re very active on LinkedIn, as you may have noticed, and in order to make it easier to find the content that interests you, you can now follow us on...
- For most people of previous generations, the concept of work-life balance was closely linked to the hours worked. However, in a world where technology allows for permanent connectivity, the 9-5...
- Our Christmas decorations are up, the Christmas cards have been sent out, and we’re looking forward to our Xmas party in a few weeks’ time. We’ve had a very busy...
- If you are finding it difficult to get into the Christmas mood, the Dome in Edinburgh is the solution to your problem. Garlands, wreaths and lights twirl their way up...
- The ultimate balance between hard work, productivity and having a work-life balance is increasingly in focus at the moment. We have certainly started to notice a shift in how offices...
- Vinoteca’s City incarnation can be found in Bloomberg Arcade, and is light and airy, with high ceilings, large windows, a sleek, curving bar and something of 1960’s vibe. The décor...
- In a competitive market, firms need to sell themselves to candidates during the interview process. Renumeration obviously matters to candidates, but so does culture, people, work environment and career progress,...
- Harry’s Bar is part of Richard Caring’s portfolio, and as with his other outings, look and theme are executed thoroughly, with enthusiasm. In this case, a 1950’s take on Italian...
- As we so often point out, the average wrong hire costs an organisation 2.5 times the annual salary of the employee. With this is in mind, it is clearly key...
- The lifespan of the largest companies is shortening, as is the tenure of the CEO’s. It’s hard to get there, and when you arrive it’s high profile, high stress, and...
- Shhhh… don’t mention the S word! Since 2017, several US states have made it illegal for hiring managers to ask candidates for their salary details in job interviews in an effort...
- This month, we enjoyed brunch with a client at the Anthologist on Gresham Street, an excellent venue for City meetings. The Anthologist claims to ‘have it all’, and they’re not...
- There is a great deal of noise on LinkedIn on how to prepare for interviews at the moment. This is a well covered subject (please do read our interview guide...
- A year on from GDPR, it is clear that there is an increased understanding and awareness of how personal data is used and what our legal rights are. We looked forward...
- Wealth management is a key market for us and we work with Investment Managers, Financial Advisers, Private Banks, Family Offices, and Networks, helping them find high quality investment & advice...
- We wanted to share our recruitment process, as we are proud of our ability to deliver high quality shortlists in a timely manner. As you may know, we offer both...
- For this month’s entry, we are heading for London’s northern commuter belt, and visit Hitchin, a town Google are reportedly recommending to their staff as a good place to live....
- A survey published by KPMG in April looking at social mobility within financial services, and the way the sector is viewed inside and outside the industry, has sparked alarms over...
- The Bar of Light is quite a grand name, but then Selfridges’ latest offering is the home of a 24ft crystal encrusted Pegasus statue, which takes flight from the wall...
- The candidate experience begins long before you first speak to a candidate, and their impression of your firm can be crucial to brand building. Candidates are often key to your...
- When it comes to success, the key thing about failure is neither coping with it, nor learning from it. No, it is simply disregarding it, and carrying on anyway. It’s...
- Caravan City can be found in Bloomberg Arcade, which runs through the middle of the media giant’s London HQ. Caravan and its neighbouring occupants were especially invited by the Bloomberg...
- Our experience is that FinTech isn’t just an industry for the young, as stereotypes would have you believe, but highly experienced executives, who understand how to disrupt the market. They...
- The Rubens at the Palace is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, and can be found, as the name suggests, opposite Buckingham Palace. It can be difficult to find...
- As January draws to a close, we thought we’d take a look at the time-honoured tradition of New Year’s resolutions. By this point, Blue Monday, the most depressing day of...
- For our final pick of the year, we are heading to Piccadilly, an area curiously short of good meeting places, unless you want to mingle with the tourists. Waterstones is arguably...
- As the Climate Change Conference in Katowice has ended, it would appear the world has taken a step closer to finding a solution, whilst still not doing quite enough. However,...
- We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! We have had an exceptionally busy autumn (and haven’t slowed down yet!), but are now looking forward to our...
- Get to know our consultants! Third up is Kelly, who heads up our Investment and Advice desk.
- Get to know our consultants! Second up is Chloe, who heads up our Sales & Marketing desk. Who are you and what do you cover? My Name is Chloe and I Head...
- Normally this series covers good places for business meetings, but on this occasion we’re going to go off-piste. We were in Liverpool recently to visit clients, and as we found ourselves...
- Our sales & marketing practice has a real insight into what motivates and demotivates sales professionals, and so in this brief blog, we want to cover some of the most...
- As the market has improved, we’ve seen more candidates in the position of having multiple offers. This is to be celebrated, it means the job market is doing well, and,...
- This isn’t one of our most original suggestions, but well worth mentioning, as it’s often hard to find a good meeting place near Liverpool Street. The Andaz doesn’t feel like...
- We’ve just finished Moneyland: Why thieves and crooks now rule the world and how to take it back by Oliver Bullough. It’s a great read for anyone in the private client...
- Over the summer break, I read a very interesting book about Winston Churchill – I’m sure most people have at one time or another. Anyway, what fascinated me was that...
- Pausing for a moment to take stock and evaluate where you are and where you want to go is important. Here’s how:
- We touched on the Peter Principle in one of our previous blog posts on sales managers, the idea that “In a Hierarchy Every Employee Tends to Rise to His Level...
- This month we had the pleasure of visiting the Bar at the Athenaeum. The famous 5 star hotel overlooks Green Park, and is an excellent, if indulgent, location for meetings...
- We really enjoyed reading Ray Dalio’s Principles:Life and Work. He’s a titan of the hedge fund industry, but his advice is appropriate across many areas of life and almost all...
- Finance & accounting and law are both specialist areas for Fram, and it has been interesting for us to see how the two industries are developing as they face parallel...
- Many years ago I went on a recruitment course, and I will never forget that the trainer talked about teams “storming, forming, norming, performing”. It was a variation of Tuckman’s...
- The answer to this question ought to self-explanatory. After all, how can threatening to leave be a positive negotiating tactic? Despite this, it is reasonably common to begin interviewing in the...
- It may sound strange, but we often struggle to find good meeting places near Piccadilly for an informal meeting. Enter Papillon, which offers a central location, excellent service, and a...
- Our beautiful home at Wrest Park is frequently used for filming, and we’ve had everything from Hollywood films to documentaries in the past (some of them very hush-hush). The Fram...
- We are heading back to Marylebone this month, where wine bar and restaurant 28-50 has made its way into our favourite list. 28-50 truly comes into its own in summer;...
- It often comes as a surprise to people that we give advice on staff retention, or counsel disgruntled employees to stay where they are. So whilst the world is full...
- The sun is out, and summer is here, so it is only appropriate that we head outside too. Specifically, to 640 East in Canary Wharf, a lovely summer venue if...
- There is no doubt that London is a fantastic place to work. The vast amount of companies, access to international clients, and a diverse workforce combined with the endless bars...
- Written by Kelly Biggar, head of our Wealth Management desk. In between EU negotiations and the ongoing ‘meaningful vote’ row, we’ve had plenty of speculation and analysis over the negative impact...
- I’m delighted to update that we’ve had an exceptional response to the formal launch of our legal practice. We identified it as being a good market for Fram to enter,...
- We recently read Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. This book isn’t really related to our markets, but it is a great read to understand the hard...
- I recently read a report from The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), in association with PWC, that private equity backed IPOs are significantly outperforming floats not backed...
- Sales Managers this is a must read…… HBR’s 10 Must Reads: on Sales is a collection of short articles from leading management consultants and academics about the subject of sales. It...
- GDPR kicks in this week, and, by now, the whole nation will be well aware of what this entails, given the number of opt in emails we have all received....
- It seems a little strange to call a restaurant in a famous department store a hidden gem, but Bond Street Kitchen qualifies. Compared to the buzz and hype surrounding Selfridges...
- We visited clients in Manchester last week, and as it’s is often described as Manchester restaurant royalty, we felt we should visit Rosso. Rosso is famously owned by Rio Ferdinand,...
- With the recent gender pay gap reporting completed, it is fair to say that the finance and insurance industries did not cover themselves in glory. They join construction as the...
- Millennials often bear the brunt of hiring managers’ frustrations, and LinkedIn is full of posts and comments lambasting them as ‘mollycoddled’, ‘lazy’ and ‘entitled’. In January, Douglas Robb, the head...
- Written by McKinsey Partners, this book goes into some detail into how to avoid “Hockey Stick” projections and discusses the key big moves firms need to make to get to...
- Written by Simon Roderick, our Managing Director So this weekend I had a cold, typical, and spent part of it reading “Talent Wins”, which I’d definitely recommend. One of the things...
- If we are in the vicinity of Oxford Street, the Churchill Bar & Terrace at the Hyatt Regency London is one of our favourite places to visit. The Churchill Bar...
- To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we asked the women in the office to write an article each. This was the contribution from Beate Oera, our Operations Director.
- The period after Christmas has been extremely hectic for the team at Fram, but aside from a buoyant market (long may it last!), we’ve also seen a lot of developments...
- To celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, we have asked the women in the office to write an article each. This is written by Mia Holder, who is currently doing her...
- To celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, we have asked the women in the office to write an article each. This is written by Kelly Biggar, head of our Wealth Management...
- To celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, we have asked the women in the office to write an article each. This is written by Chloe Tillman, head of our Sales &...
- Finding the perfect candidate for your firm begins with getting the planning right. We have advised clients on all aspects of the process over the years, but here are some...
- We’ve really enjoyed reading The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital. Some great advice from the industry leaders, where they discuss themes applicable to any firm such as management...
- We don’t get a chance to go to Marylebone all that often, but it is one of our favourite areas in London. Full of good restaurants and cafes, we’re spoilt...
- Written by our MD, Simon Roderick I’ve just read Uneasy Street – the Anxieties of Affluence by Rachel Sherman, and would definitely recommend it. Through interviews with affluent New Yorkers, the...
- Another one of our Christmas reads, here’s Simon’s thoughts on The 3G Way: An introduction to the management style of the trio who’s taken over some of the most important icons...
- First off, we’d like to to wish you all a very happy New Year! We’ve used the holiday period to do some reading, and here’s the first of our picks: Lessons...
- We’d like to take the opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We completed our move into a larger office today, and now we...
- This month we’re departing from work recommendations and going for an all round favourite – Berners Tavern at the London Edition in Fitzrovia must be one of London’s most stunning...
- Part 1 – the Brit abroad Part 2 – the expat in England Research shows that diversity helps a company improve performance. Indeed, a report by McKinsey titled Diversity Matters found that...
- Holiday season is upon us, and we are all gearing up for our office Christmas parties. Or perhaps you’ve had yours already? We like to go out with a bang...
- GDPR – The General Data Protection Regulation – comes into effect in May 18, and will be replacing the Data Protection Act. For the recruitment industry, with its sometimes shaky...
- It is often hard to find places near Piccadilly Circus for breakfast meetings or lunch, so Aquavit in St. James’s Market was a very welcome discovery. As the name suggest, Aquavit...
- Read Part 1 – the Brit abroad Coming soon: Part 3 – our advice to employers with ex-pats and to those considering a move abroad Financial Services is a very international community and...
- L’Anima Café is on Appold Street, next door to its more famous restaurant namesake, which opened to great acclaim in June 08. Both focus on Southern Italian food, and seasonal...
- We were lucky enough to be invited to the preview evening at the Woburn gift fair by our friends at Cambria Wealth last night. The evening was in aid of...
- Coming soon: Part 2 – the ex pat in England Part 3 – our advice to employers with ex-pats and to those considering a move abroad Financial Services is a very international community...
- We’ve mentioned in the past that we’ve seen a pick up in activity and indeed, the summer has been extremely busy for us. However, we’ve had some time for fun...
- Written by Chloe Tillman our, intermediary sales specialist Well, what a summer! We’d like to say that we are all sitting in the office relaxed and tanned because of the beautiful...
- Big congratulations to Chloe, who completed the Bedford half-marathon in an impressive 2hrs 32mins on Sunday! (Whilst looking immaculate – doubly impressive…) Chloe entered the ballot for the London marathon in...
- We wrote a blog post recently on the growing age gap in financial advice, and how financial planning firms could do more to invest in training and bringing in new...
- Yesterday, Mark Carney, the Bank of England governor, predicted that the financial sector will thrive after Brexit. If he is right, the financial sector could double in size to be...
- We stumbled across Thomas’s Café on Vigo Street on a rainy day, and were amazed to find that Burberry has created a beautiful and very British café experience adjoining the...
- The summer is traditionally a relaxed time for recruiters, with the holiday season slowing down the process, as clients and candidates head for the beach. This hasn’t been the case...
- We recently met a contact for lunch at Cote, one of a number of restaurants and shops in Hay’s Galleria on South Bank. Cote is close to Borough Market, with...
- Written by Kelly Biggar, head of our Financial Planning desk. We have experienced significant demand for qualified paraplanners in the last year or so, and many of these roles have been...
- Last week we took part in Wrest Park’s American themed quiz night. We ambitiously named ourselves Fram All Stars, though we should probably have gone for something a little more...
- Well, we took our first steps into The Ned in London, which was definitely one of the more exciting developments in City hospitality this year. If honest, we need time to...
- What a difference a year makes. Almost a year ago, we were sent to the polls to decide whether we wanted to remain in or leave the EU. It seemed like...
- It’s great to see mental health finally gaining traction with political parties. Whilst we’ve made many fantastic gains all fields of medicine over the last 50 years, it seems that...
- Well, we are all a bit bleary-eyed and drowsy this morning, but our first reaction to the election result was relatively good, once we had gotten over the shock. What next?...
- There’s been a great deal of work on diversity and gender pay gap by various bodies over the last few years, and the City is at the forefront of it. It...
- Written by Kelly Biggar, head of our Wealth Management desk. In recent years the financial services industry has undergone a number of changes and upheavals. Many financial planning firms have reacted...
- The Ivy City Garden hasn’t actually opened yet (opening is scheduled for late spring 17), but having been to the Ivy Café recently, we are more than a little excited....
- In our experience, the two main reasons hires often don’t work out, is because either they haven’t settled, or that the role “hasn’t lived up to expectations”. The wrong hire...
- It’s not often we take the left hand turn out of City Thameslink, but on this occasion we were well rewarded. The Natural Kitchen is a little out of way,...
- We’re delighted to announce that we had a record year here at Fram Search last year, placing more candidates than ever! It’s fair to say that finding a new role for...
- This month we were in Edinburgh, one of our favourite places to do business. Edinburgh has a wealth of good meeting places and fabulous eateries, but for an extra treat,...
- Financial services is just like football. Well, maybe not quite, but bear with us here. There many similarities between football and other team sports and business. If you are looking...
- Fram Search is named after Fram, the strongest wooden ship ever built. Fram was used by the revered Norwegian explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen for their polar expeditions, and...
- This wasn’t a Fram outing (unfortunately, for the rest of us!), but we thought you might like to see Kelly & Chloe’s photos from yesterday’s Six Nations England v Italy...
- We are extremely pleased to announce that we are now offering clients a new service: Finance & Accounting Within the team we have significant Finance & Accounting Recruitment expertise. Within this important...
- Has the recent reported drinking ban brought in by Lloyd’s of London signalled the starting gun on employers bring in blanket booze bans? Certainly we’ve seen a drop in the amount...
- The Drift in Heron Tower is not an incognito option for meetings, exactly, being as it is on the ground floor of one of London’s highest skyscrapers, in the middle...
- All firms will have experienced a moment when negotiating with a new client or supplier, where walking away from the deal has been the best solution. This month, we did...
- First of all, we would like to wish all our clients and candidates a very Happy New Year and a good start to 2017! 2016 was a bumpy ride in many...
- We hardly need to tell you where London Wall Bar & Kitchen is, the clue is in the name – we love it for its central location, next to London Museum,...
- It was our last day before Christmas and the office was quiet, so what does a recruiter do to entertain themselves? Play with their boomerang, of course! The grounds of Wrest...
- The employment market in financial and professional services has been challenging for job seekers over the last few years, and so it’s often a surprise to employers when a candidate...
- What is the impact of opting for the wrong role at the wrong firm? Taking a chance on a new position without significant research could be detrimental. Here are our...
- Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you! It’s been an eventful year for us – we have rebranded, opened new offices and have entered legal recruitment. Meanwhile,...
- The Savoy is at its best at Christmas, and we were lucky enough to drop in recently. London’s top hotels do Christmas as well as anyone, and the Savoy is...
- When we’re near Aldwych, one of our favourite meeting places is the Delaunay on Kingsway. The Delaunay describes itself as a Viennese café by day and a Viennese bar by...
- As you may know, Fram’s main office is based in the beautiful grounds of Wrest Park, Silsoe. We are extremely lucky to be next door to the stunning Capability Brown...
- Fram Search have hosted a range of events for both clients and candidates in the past, ranging from networking drinks to Twenty20 cricket. Being recruiters, we obviously like meeting people, and bringing...
- We enjoyed reading this book on the single family office. Some good practical tips and interesting ideas raised. From Amazon’s product description: The Single Family Office: Creating, Operating & Managing Investments of...
- In this series we share our favourite meeting spots – first up, Bangers in Moorgate: Bangers in Moorgate has a vintage feel and bucks the trend of modern sterile restaurants (and...
- Well, we guess we had to recommend it at some point…. Headhunters by Jo Nesbo This thriller features a rather dislikeable headhunter that goes from hunter to hunted. Perfect for that...
- I never planned to get into recruitment (does anyone)? Very happy circumstances meant that I gave recruitment a try, I loved it, and haven’t looked back since. However, I actually...
- Over the last 12 months we have focused more on recruiting for Edinburgh. We’ve really enjoyed it and see Scotland as a key part of our growth strategy, and key...
- This article is written by our MD, Simon Roderick. Has it only been a few weeks since the Brexit referendum? So much has happened, and so many exceptional things have happened...
- This should be on everyone’s list of business classics: In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies by Robert H Waterman Jr & Tom Peters....
- This book by the late Felix Dennis is a fantastic read for any budding entrepreneur or experienced business person alike. It has a no nonsense style, but with lots of...
- The fram team had a great night bowling at All Star Lanes in Brick Lane last week – after all, a happy recruiter helps more people find a job! Through...
- We are excited to announce that Fram will be relaunching as Fram Search. Why? Well a lot has changed since 2010 and we think the new brand better reflects the...
- This list is from the Independent, and we rather liked it: Star founders give their recommendations of the books anyone wanting to build a successful company should read. 25 books that every...
- In looking at leaders from other industries we read this interesting book on Elon Musk – Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future From Amazon’s product description: Elon...
- Fram places people into a variety of roles, but most have an investment and client facing focus and often these roles come with a sales target attached. Relationship Managers in...
- We’ve recently enjoyed reading Where Are the Customers’ Yachts?: Or A Good Hard Look at Wall Street From Amazon’s product prescription: “Once I picked it up I did not put it down...
- Unfortunately, I’m not quite sure who coined the phrase that in a service business “your assets leave in the lift every evening and you hope that they come back in...
- A new day for financial advice Much as the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) effected change upon the financial industry in an attempt to raise professional standards and provide clients with greater...
- We are excited to announce that in the last couple of months we have started to work with firms in Switzerland, and are now offering our services to clients based...
- We greatly enjoyed Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. From Amazon’s product description: Review “By far the best book on investing ever written.” (Warren Buffett) “If you read just one book on investing during your...
- Once you have made the decision to change jobs, your next concern will be to secure a graceful exit. Resignation letter. This should be simple and to the point. You need...
- Many focus their entire year’s efforts on securing a good bonus and after a number of disappointing years expectations have grown in the last couple of years that finally this...
- Under the Bonnet – in this series, our MD, Simon Roderick, lifts the lid on the workings of a recruitment firm. Today, most recruitment companies use specialist databases to manage assignments,...
- We’ve just finished reading Billions to Bust and Back: How I made, lost and rebuilt a fortune, and what I learned on the way by Thor Bjorgolfsson. This was a fascinating...
- We’re delighted to have moved to our new office! A larger space, which will allow us to continue to grow. We’ve always invested in high quality technology to support our clients,...
- As recruiters, we are often asked what are the most typical interview questions. If we’re honest, there isn’t that much variety to interview questions and many can be anticipated by someone...
- A recurring theme of the conversations we’re having with candidates is that they feel worse off than they did a number of years ago. At the same time, they often...
- We are currently enjoying reading More Money than God: Hedge Funds and the making of the New Elite. It’s a really interesting insight into the history of the original “hedged”...
- A good holiday read: Florian Homm’s Rogue Financier: The Adventures Of An Estranged Capitalist From Amazon’s product description: Florian Homm is the great-nephew of the deceased German mail-order giant Josef Neckermann and...
- The shareholder letters from Berkshire Hathaway – this is a fascinating read from one of the greatest investors of all time. From Amazon’s product page: Warren E. Buffett first took control of...
- Under the Bonnet – in this series, our MD, Simon Roderick, lifts the lid on the workings of a recruitment firm. I often get asked the above and I think my...
- Under the Bonnet – in this series, our MD, Simon Roderick, lifts the lid on the workings of a recruitment firm. The recruitment industry has often been criticised for sending firms...
- We’ve just come across this interesting list of ’10 Books Every Investor Should Read’ from Investopedia. As you will see from our blog, we enjoy reading, and pass on our book recommendations when we come...
- Our latest read is The Maverick: Dispatches from an unrepentant capitalist by Luke Johnson, which we thoroughly recommend. This is an excellent read for the experienced business manager and entrepreneur...
- Fram has experienced an extremely busy period during 2014, which is reflecting the improved optimism felt by our clients in the wealth and asset management industries.
- Attracting talented individuals is a key part of many firms’ growth strategies. However, some companies seem to struggle to attract new employees and often go for up to a year...
- Written by our MD, Simon Roderick: I read Peter Hargreave’s In for a Penny: A Business Adventure some time ago, and it’s still with me, which in my opinion means it must...
- As a financial services recruiter with exposure to a number of front office areas, we are regularly asked by clients to give them an insight into “bonus season”.
- Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you! We are looking forward to our Christmas party later today, and then we only have a few days left until...