Joining Access through acquisition? You're in good company.

"We've had over 100 acquisitions that we've integrated and the most important part is that no two have ever been the same. One of the outcomes that matters most to us is that we deliver a great employee experience through that journey – and that we maintain the ‘secret sauce’ of an acquisition right the way through it to becoming part of the Access family."

"As people begin their integration with Access, we want them to feel genuinely welcomed and respected, like they would have chosen to join us even if they hadn't been acquired, so we're committed to helping them feel engaged, informed, equipped, and connected."

"From a product perspective within M&A, there's a significant opportunity for new offerings to become part of a cohesive suite - something that's increasingly important at Access. Evo presents a fantastic opportunity for our acquisitions, enabling full product integration. This connectivity creates strong potential for upselling and cross-selling across our portfolio."

"My career at the Access Group started where I first joined the Legal division, helping law firms and lawyers optimise their processes with legal software. I then joined the M&A Team and I've become the lead for the Marketing Integration team. The journey here has been really fun. The most important thing is that I've been pushed out of my comfort zone, but everyone around me has helped me learn and supported me to further my career here."

"When a new company joins Access, something very cool happens: we get the opportunity to learn from our newest colleagues. Your expertise makes us better. And together, we can create innovative ways to continue delighting our customers."

"I joined Access as part of acquisition 3 years ago and so I understand that it can be an unsettling time for any incoming colleague. However, often times changes also bring lots of new positive experiences. It's important to focus on opportunities as they come your way."

"One of the main things I love about this business is when you find people that have come through from M&A and you see them somewhere else, for example, they joined in a sales job, and they're now a sales leader or something completely different. That is something about access that's really special – it’s a unique place where you could start somewhere and go anywhere."

"I came in through a acquisition around 10 years ago, and I've learned what makes people thrive here. The biggest thing is staying curious and open-minded. Exploring new ideas, asking questions, and staying open to different perspectives. In Access's fast-moving environment being open-minded also means embracing change and recognising that great solutions often come from unexpected places or working with people from different areas of the business."

"Being at Access myself since 2015, I've seen the business grow from being UK centric to now, the global business we are today. And with nearly 50% of our people joining from acquired businesses, M&A is really in our DNA and fundamental to how we grow."

"If you’re joining Access as part of an acquisition, remember that curiosity is your best friend - ask questions, stay open-minded, and don’t hesitate to explore new opportunities. You’ll find that M&A is part of many colleagues’ story, so ask them to describe their experience, about their journey into Access and make new connections."

"If we’ve acquired your company, it’s because you’ve built something truly valuable. Our vision is to create something even stronger and more impactful together than we could have achieved alone. So, ask questions, seek out opportunities to contribute, and share your knowledge and skills. You’ll have the chance to shape the future and grow your influence along the way."