At Merittas, we recognize that attracting and retaining female talent is key to building a diverse and successful company. In partnership with Emma Burdett, Founder & CEO of WILD (Women in Leadership Deliver), who leads the strongest female leadership network in the entire GCC region, we help companies develop internal processes to attract and nurture top female talent.

Emma works closely with organizations to promote gender balance and leadership diversity, offering invaluable insights through her work as a keynote speaker, business mentor, and executive coach. Together, we combine our executive search expertise with Emma’s unparalleled network and leadership programs, empowering our clients to strengthen their female leadership teams.

This collaboration ensures that our clients not only attract high-potential female leaders but also provide the right support to help them thrive. Our integrated approach drives profitability and helps create a sustainable pipeline for female talent, ensuring long-term retention and growth.

In the consulting industry, retaining top talent is essential, as turnover can cost up to 200% of a consultant’s salary, while also disrupting client relationships and service continuity, which impacts both reputation and productivity. At Merittas, we go beyond traditional methods by leveraging AI-driven tools and an extensive network of tens of thousands of candidates.

With hundreds of direct applications monthly and data scientists analysing insights from thousands of sources, we can identify when key employees may be dissatisfied or considering a move. We confidentially provide this information to help you take proactive measures to retain top talent. On average, our strategy saves clients from losing 20 employees per year in each country, and the costs in comparison are fractional.

At Merittas, we believe in supporting the holistic growth of teams and organizations, which is why we offer talks and workshops on a range of impactful topics such as spirituality in the workplace, mental health, peak performance, and more.

These sessions are led by our CEO, Paul Heslop, who founded and sold the largest independent recruitment company in Germany, or by our in-house performance coach, Jean-Pierre De Villiers, a renowned speaker with over a decade of experience presenting at leading companies worldwide, including Accenture, BCG, and CGI. Whether you’re looking to inspire your team, promote well-being, or boost performance, Merittas Talks provides expert guidance to elevate your workplace culture.

In the consulting industry, it’s common for larger firms to acquire smaller companies that enhance their service offerings or expand their geographic reach to drive growth. Once you provide us with the profile of the type of company you’re looking to acquire, we immediately activate our extensive global network.

With our deep market expertise and strong relationships with CEOs of consulting firms worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to identify, approach, and qualify potential acquisitions that align with your company’s culture and vision. While we don’t conduct traditional due diligence, we specialize in “cultural due diligence.” By speaking with hundreds of industry professionals daily, we gain a deep understanding of a company’s true atmosphere, salary competitiveness, and overall work environment. Our real-world insights provide a risk assessment to help you determine whether a potential acquisition is the right cultural fit for your business.

At Merittas, we have the expertise not only to move individual leaders but also to transition entire teams or divisions seamlessly. While we can facilitate these moves organically, the process becomes far more strategic when we know the specific team profile your company is looking to acquire.

Once we have that insight, we can activate our vast network to pinpoint the ideal teams for your needs. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team is well-equipped to relocate key professionals and entire divisions, ensuring a smooth integration that aligns with your business objectives.

Expanding into a new country or launching a new service line within an existing market requires a strategic approach. At Merittas, we offer tailored market entry solutions that go beyond traditional team moves or acquisitions.

Whether it’s relocating entire teams, acquiring a complementary business, or recruiting a high-level Business Development executive from a competitor, we design solutions to maximize your success in new markets. Once we understand your goals and desired outcomes, we leverage our extensive network and market insights to create a customized strategy that ensures a successful and seamless market entry.