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Customer Contact: Choosing the best outsourcing partner
about 2 months ago by Neil JohnsWhen selecting an outsourcer to manage or scale your operations, it is vital to choose one which is the right fit for your business's specific needs, particularly in the Customer Contact arena. Aligning with an industry partner which is able to provide professional staff who can offer sound customer service experience will instil trust and ultimately encourage repeat loyalty...
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Thanksgiving 2020
about 2 months ago by Edward MansonThough not a traditional British holiday, at it's roots Thanksgiving is a day of appreciation and celebration - sentiments we can all recognise. This year, we're giving thanks to our amazing team who have kept up the MERJE spirit through some unusual times, as well as all of our clients and candidates for continuing to value your MERJE partnerships. Happy Thanksgiving from t...
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What to expect when applying for a role mid-pandemic
about 2 months ago by Natasha CopitchAlthough the COVID-19 crisis is by no means over, people are starting to apply for jobs once again after an initial slow down earlier on in the year. This was most likely on account of workers trying to adjust to a new normal, while transitioning to home working and wanting to maintain job security. Now though, people are increasingly on the lookout for a fresh start and a c...
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What makes a great Head of Credit Risk? Our partners share their thoughts
about 2 months ago by Eleanore SykesThe responsibilities of a Head of Credit Risk are both complex and constantly evolving. Professionals in this role must have the ability to forecast, analyse and problem solve in order to protect their organisation from credit losses. A Head of Credit Risk’s day-to-day duties include keeping abreast of ever changing legislation, taking ownership of the structure of various c...
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International Men's Day 2020
about 2 months ago by Joanne DonlonToday is International Men's Day, a day focused on making a positive impact on the wellbeing and lives of men and boys. With almost one fifth of men saying their mental health has gotten worse since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, and the suicide rate for men in England and Wales in 2019 being the highest for two decades, it is vital now more than ever to appreciate a...
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Our top tips for beating the nerves and giving the perfect remote interview
2 months ago by Nuhaa MohamedApplying for a new role marks a big career transition and the process can be daunting. This is especially true in the middle of the current pandemic, during which the employment market is arguably at an all-time low with unemployment on the rise, people being placed on furlough and then getting made redundant and the number of job opportunities having significantly reduced. ...
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MERJE Meets - Chris Blampey - Head of Risk Strategy at Chetwood Financial
2 months ago by Alexis PhillipsIn our latest MERJE Meets, we sit down with Chris Blampey, who is Head of Risk Strategy for leading FinTech & Digital Bank Chetwood Financial. Chris has been with Chetwood since 2016, and has played an integral role in the growth and evolution of the business. Chris has covered the full credit lifecycle across all retail lending products, from customer selection and prospec...
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MERJE Markets - Barry McDonald, our new Business Manager for Scotland tells us all about his newly created role at MERJE and how he plans to conquer the Scottish market
2 months ago by Alexis PhillipsBarry McDonald recently joined MERJE as our first Business Manager for Scotland in order to support the business as part of our ambitious growth plans. This comes as we strategically aim to strengthen our standing in this important territory, which is home to some of the world’s leading Financial Services and FTSE listed firms. Barry is extremely well-regarded in the Scottis...
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Welcome to MERJE - Adam Jones
2 months ago by Edward MansonDespite these very uncertain times we are living through we are delighted to announce some exciting news – the arrival of Adam Jones who has joined MERJE to build out a brand new offering in the Actuarial space. Adam has spent the last 5 years operating as a Senior Consultant specifically in Actuarial & Insurance Risk, Solvency II and IFRS based roles. During this time he bu...
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The majority of workers would like to work from home four to five days a week but how realistic is this for businesses in order to guarantee their future survival?
3 months ago by Alexis PhillipsGiven that working from home is now considered the new normal in 2020, we were interested to discover office attendance trends moving forwards. This is why we asked our LinkedIn followers how often they would like to come into the office on a permanent basis once they are able to fully reopen. A staggering 62% said they would like to visit the office one to two days a week. ...
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