Team Cohesion = Performance

Numerous clubs and activities are organised by staff and funded by the firm, including a book club and film club, as well as various sports groups. The firm also recently installed a small gymnasium that is free for staff to use, and provides guidance and support for people with physical and mental health needs.

The firm encourages staff to pursue business development opportunities in areas of personal interest to them, with one senior associate who is experienced in dealing with children with special educational needs receiving assistance in developing a new practice area in education law.

Staff, interns, apprentices and volunteers have access to over 90 courses for learning and development purposes. There is significant emphasis on learning and development, and flexibility is afforded given to staff to allow them to work flexibly so they can attend courses, programmes and so on.

Staff, interns, apprentices and volunteers have access to over 90 courses for learning and development purposes. There is significant emphasis on learning and development, and flexibility is afforded given to staff to allow them to work flexibly so they can attend courses, programmes and so on.

Development comes from a number of different channels, including team leaders and coaches. Other channels include quality assurance and formal training programmes, plus promotions and progression through the company and within different departments.

Development comes from a number of different channels, including team leaders and coaches. Other channels include quality assurance and formal training programmes, plus promotions and progression through the company and within different departments.

Employees can self-manage any training courses or conferences they are interested in, receiving a training budget of £2,000 per year to spend on conference attendance, seminars, classroom training or channels. Staff then share their learning with colleagues through blogs, brown-bag sessions or presentations at the monthly company meeting.

The company has a wellbeing calendar of events, with sessions on topics such as personal finances, pensions and retirement planning, nutrition, mental health awareness, resilience, and physical health and wellbeing. All jobs are designed to ensure staff are well-supported in terms of workload and pastoral care.

Popular company initiatives including the FairQuid savings and loan scheme, which helps workers borrow money from a credit union at an affordable rate. They also offer a Christmas Club, which encourages employees to save £10 per month for 12 months, which is then topped up to £180 by Recycling Lives just before Christmas.

Popular company initiatives including the FairQuid savings and loan scheme, which helps workers borrow money from a credit union at an affordable rate. They also offer a Christmas Club, which encourages employees to save £10 per month for 12 months, which is then topped up to £180 by Recycling Lives just before Christmas.

New staff get a Microsoft curriculum. The company monitors this Dynamics Training Path, which forms part of the employee's KPIs during probation. Many work from home or from partner sites, so e-learning is popular.

People sit with teams but also move around, as changing locations can spark new ideas. They instil trust in people by using technology that allows remote workers to connect and get on with their tasks at home.

Managers have access to a ‘fun fund' for team-building activities, lunches or social events, while quarterly company updates are held to share news on business performance. A variety of knowledge-sharing sessions are also held on subjects such as emerging technologies, internal processes, project management methodology and company culture.

The company has an annual appraisal programme that sets out formal objectives for teams and managers. A rating is used to help identify individual levels of achievement, making it easier for HR and senior leaders to discuss the progress and performance of staff.

PSE are partnered with pupils at several London schools and staff regularly volunteer their time to tutor GCSE and A-Level pupils in STEM subjects for one hour per week during term times, while also offering coaching for university interviews.

PSE pride themselves on providing a stress-free workplace for all members of staff, and claim that because of flexible working and opportunities for reduced hours or unpaid leave, employees have the freedom to resolve issues on their own terms.

All colleagues have access to the company's LifeWorks platform, giving 24/7 access to a confidential helpline, counselling and support on a wide range of issues, as well as a range of discounts and perks. Staff also have access to free health screenings, wellbeing materials, drinks and food, as well as mental health support.

All colleagues have access to the company's LifeWorks platform, giving 24/7 access to a confidential helpline, counselling and support on a wide range of issues, as well as a range of discounts and perks. Staff also have access to free health screenings, wellbeing materials, drinks and food, as well as mental health support.