As part of their efforts to improve the business's carbon footprint, Haslers created an in-house Green Team, who come up with and action initiatives across the company. These have included a car sharing scheme, paperless systems and electric car charging points.

As part of their efforts to improve the business's carbon footprint, Haslers created an in-house Green Team, who come up with and action initiatives across the company. These have included a car sharing scheme, paperless systems and electric car charging points.

The ‘Playbook' shares the company's mission and values and is at the heart of all communication, with every person having their own copy. Elements of the Playbook are always visible around the organisation on television screens, posters and laptops.

Their most recent team development session involved setting up four teams of approximately six cross-functional managers per team. Their challenge was to set up inclusive social extracurricular clubs for the organisation, with a budget of £10,000.

In May 2018, their meeting centre was awarded the Green Tourism Bronze accreditation. To achieve this they use Fairtrade beverage products as well as Rainforest Alliance certified coffee. They also supply their visitors with 100% wooden biodegradable cutlery and cups.

In May 2018, their meeting centre was awarded the Green Tourism Bronze accreditation. To achieve this they use Fairtrade beverage products as well as Rainforest Alliance certified coffee. They also supply their visitors with 100% wooden biodegradable cutlery and cups.

Managers in the business have their performance measured in a number of ways. First and foremost, they are provided with objectives and KPIs, given the opportunity for one-to-one meetings, and invited to attend annual appraisals.

Managing Director Neil Lawrence engages with the business in a number of ways. He is frequently visits every office across the branch network to spend time with employees, and regularly provides video, letter and email updates, including notes in the company newsletter.

The firm's offices are surrounded by farmland and woodland, and there are many walking and running routes to be explored at lunchtimes or before and after work. Bicycles are available to hire on site and a calisthenics gym has recently been built in the grounds.

The firm's offices are surrounded by farmland and woodland, and there are many walking and running routes to be explored at lunchtimes or before and after work. Bicycles are available to hire on site and a calisthenics gym has recently been built in the grounds.

Those rising through the ranks at Fuse participate in a ‘Magnificent Managers' two-day programme. This focuses on elements such as delegation, personal effectiveness and communication skills. There are also courses for senior management.

Their annual off-site summer download recently celebrated the agency's 10th anniversary, with presentations by senior management looking at the past, present and future of the company. The afternoon was rounded off with a huge party.

The Legal Assistance Foundation programme provides opportunities for graduates of any discipline to join the firm at a grassroots level straight from university and have the opportunity to train to be a solicitor with full sponsorship.

The Legal Assistance Foundation programme provides opportunities for graduates of any discipline to join the firm at a grassroots level straight from university and have the opportunity to train to be a solicitor with full sponsorship.

They take a very mature approach to work-life balance, whereby employees are encouraged to work from home and take some form of exercise throughout the day, such as a 20-minute walk outside to get some fresh air.

The highlight of Fourth's year has been the Achieve More workshops, which got everybody talking about the company's values, purpose and customers. Since then, interdepartmental communication has increased, as well as the number of employee-led projects.

For 12 years, they have supported the Business Education Partnership in Bromley, and twice a year sponsor the catering for events aimed at children who do not want to go on to university. Various staff members also volunteer as Business Ambassadors.

In 2018, their Employee of the Year scheme changed so that more than one person could be rewarded. All 12 Employee of the Month winners were up for the award, with the prize money including £2,000 for first place.