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Gen Z is entering the workforce right now. Here, Elle Heeley, a Consultant within our Procurement team explains what motivates Gen Z and how employers can prepare for the influx in order to benefit from this fresh crop of talent and the new skills they can bring to the table. We hear a lot about millennials. Known for their dedication to environmentalist and feminist causes,...

The role of a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is to oversee an organisation’s strategic approach to improving and enhancing profitability. Procurement itself is a business function focused on supplier management, identifying better sources of supply and transactional activity in order to streamline processes. Ultimately, Procurement is what develops, streamlines and executes...

We all know the importance of employee engagement. According to a meta-analysis by management consulting firm Gallup, work units with high employee engagement are 22% more profitable, 21% more productive and enjoy customer ratings which are 10% higher than those with low employee engagement. This means that all evidence points to the simple fact that employee disengagement c...

We recently welcomed Sershen Ingram to the MERJE team. He brings with him a successful track record and a strong reputation operating across the in-house Legal market. Having previously worked for a well-known, UK-based Legal recruitment brand, Sershen will oversee and build out MERJE’s Legal function as we continue to capitalise on the many established relationships we have...

The onboarding of new staff has always been hugely important in ensuring that employees transition smoothly into a new workplace. In the current climate, this has never been more true. Someone joining a company during the pandemic may not have met their colleagues before joining, making their welcome all the more significant. However, to allow for a successful remote onboard...

In our latest instalment, we catch up with Brendan Welsh, who is the interim CFO for Ainscough Crane Hire, which is the UK’s market leader for lifting solutions and services to the infrastructure, construction, power generation and industrial sectors. Here, Brendan talks openly about his professional career pathway, what a working day looks like and the main issues currently...

During these uncertain times, the current pandemic has proven to be a crucial landmark for accountants. This is because professionals in this sphere have been required to step up to the plate more than ever before, acting as trusted advisers to both their clients and members of the community. This has provided accountants with a promising opportunity to add value and build r...