Happy birthday to us! Plus 5 things to take away from March

We're wrapping up an exciting month at STOIX, and an even more exciting Q1.

This past month, we held a Mastermind breakfast event for Finance Transformation Professionals, which led to some amazing insights and brought our network closer together. We also launched our first research project as part of Women's History Month to map out the potential barriers female finance leaders face throughout their careers. The aim of our research is to inform decision-makers on how to better support female employees and drive equity in the workplace.

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We also turned 2 this month! ??

After a year of hard work developing the STOIX retained search model and a further year of refinement with our clients, the secret is out! We are receiving a steady stream of requests for our leadership search services both in the UK and internationally. The most exciting part is that they are all through recommendations.

Without further ado, enjoy this month's STOIX V, the 5 things that made it to our highlights this month.???

I. A quote to inspire

“I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” Seneca

??Do you agree that it's the difficult times that shape us and help us discover our strengths? If you haven't read it yet, get a copy of The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and get inspired by the ancient philosophy that 21st-century leaders turn to.

II. A piece of good news

EU companies now have to reveal and close the gender pay gap        

A step closer to smashing the glass ceiling, new legislation adopted by the EU parliament now forces companies to report on the gender pay gap and take further actions to close it. Read more?here .

III. A glimpse of the market

Warming up for the spring        

We have seen the market slowly picking up this month?with increasing levels of hiring in Europe. Things are moving a bit slower in the UK with job seekers reporting difficulty finding vacancies, getting through the first stage?and experiencing lots of competition for new roles.

IV. A snippet of thought leadership

Stay true to yourself and avoid psychopaths        

Are you thinking of stepping up to the role of the CFO?

Perhaps a less often mentioned element of the CFO role is their compatibility with the CEO. The CFO, often referred to as the 'rational co-pilot' for the visionary CEO needs to have strong competence in keeping things on track and balancing the business' needs, strategy and budget with economic circumstances and many?other factors.

How can you check your compatibility?with the CEO before taking on the role? Find out in?this article.

V. An opportunity to seize

Finance Director - Hybrid/Bristol - up to ￡140K basic salary + bonus & benefits        

If you're interested in this role, read the full description and send your CV?here .???If you know someone who might be a good fit, share this opportunity with them!?

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