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Andrew's 10-year anniversary

It's time to celebrate another MERJE long-timer... Andrew Varty!Andrew's ten years have seen him grow the Finance & Audit desk into a thriving team, concrete himself as a well-known, go-to expert i...

How to Write a Job-Winning CV

​Have you ever wondered how to write a CV that will make you stand out from the competition? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle to write a CV that is both effective and well-written. Wh...

​Startling report reveals UK could lose its Open Banking pole position status

A recently published report has claimed that the UK, a global leader in Open Banking, is at risk of losing out on its prestigious prime position in 2023 unless major steps are taken to rectify the ...

2023 Jobs on the Rise

​MERJE specialisms align with the 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise listThe 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list was revealed earlier this year, showcasing the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the pa...

​Banning birthday cakes in the office… a step too far?

Offices are working environments, but equally they’re places where people spend the majority of their days. As teams get more comfortable and friendly, casual habits will creep in and soon you’ll b...

​Five Data Policies that will impact FS in 2023

As consumer attitudes to money alter amid the cost-of-living crisis, it’s vital that privacy policies are implemented to ensure that financial data is used in a controlled and secure manner. This i...

Find your perfect match this Valentine's Day

​🏹 It’s February and love is in the air which is why we’re playing Cupid, all so that you can find your perfect workplace pairing… 🏹 If you’re currently in a job which is going nowhere and it’s tak...

Business Change & Transformation: 2023 Predictions

Businesses have come up against significant challenges and have undergone an incredible amount of changes over the past few years. This means that they’ve had to be agile and adapt quickly with thi...

The Unexpected C-Suite Hires to Consider in 2023

We’re all familiar with the traditional C-Suite roles that comprise the majority of an organisation’s senior leadership team, all of whom are instrumental when it comes to leading a business to suc...

Is your workplace inclusive of all religions?

As World Religion Day takes place on January 15, we wanted to explore the importance of respecting and accommodating different faiths in the workplace. Not only is it against the law for an emplo...

2022 in Numbers

​The new year has kicked off with a bang. We’ve been back at the 9-5 for less than two weeks and we already have a new pool table in the Manchester office, three additions to the team, and probabl...

​7 tips to optimise your LinkedIn profile in 2023

If you’re thinking along the lines of ‘new year, new job’, then one of the most effective things you can do is to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover so that it’s primed and ready to help you wit...