FULCRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT NAMED TO NEWSWEEK'S LIST OF THE TOP 100 MOST LOVED WORKPLACES FOR 2023

    NEW YORK, NY, October 10, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Newsweek today announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Fulcrum was ranked # 78th in The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.

The results were determined after surveying more than 2 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 100,000. The list recognises companies that have created a workplace where employees feel respected, inspired, and appreciated and are at the centre of the business model.

Joe Davidson, Managing Partner, Fulcrum Asset Management said: "We are thrilled to have been awarded this recognition. At Fulcrum, we aim to be our clients' most trusted investment partner and central to driving this is our culture and our people.

"There is a genuine desire to create an environment of mutual respect across the entire business. Everyone has an important role to play and is respected for that, which culminates in a collaborative workforce with a high degree of purpose. The result is a productive team that is generating fantastic results."

Tamsin Webster, Chief People Officer, Fulcrum Asset Management added: "We recognise that by creating a culture of inclusivity, respect and understanding, employees can genuinely bring their wholeselves to work, feel respected and be able to give their very best.

"As part of our efforts we prioritise wellbeing with weekly fitness classes (badminton, 5-a-side football, bootcamp and yoga). In addition, we offer mini-massage sessions, discounts on gym membership and access to specialist counselling to help support and nurture our employees. We provide breakfast for those who prefer to get into the office early and lunch onsite as well as a host of healthy snacks and refreshments to help staff refuel healthily."

The key areas included in the analysis are based on how well companies demonstrate the areas within the Spark Model as defined by BPI including Systemic Collaboration, Positive Vision of the Future, Alignment of values, Respect, and Killer Achievement. Employee sentiments and emotions indicating how engaged employees are, how positive they feel about their workplace, and how committed they are to the organisation's success were analysed to identify the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces.

"With the rapidly changing workplace and competition for top talent, more companies are recognizing the importance of employee engagement and commitment," said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek. "The workplaces that have demonstrated a commitment to their employees in 2023 are more likely to attract the best talent and deliver strong business outcomes."

"Fully understanding and acting upon employee sentiment, emotion, and recommendations continues to be a challenge and top priority of executive leadership," said Louis Carter, CEO of Best Practice Institute. "The companies on this list have committed to listening carefully to their employees to create a workplace employees love."

For the full Newsweek list of 2023's Most Loved Workplaces, please visit: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/uks-100-most-loved-workplaces-2023

Methodology
To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35 percent of the initial score was based on employee survey responses; 25 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed and Google; and 40 percent came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their ranking. (The list includes both U.S. firms and companies with a strong U.S. presence that are based overseas.)

About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI's research proves that Most Loved Workplaces® produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.

For more information on how to apply to become a certified Most Loved Workplace in 2024, go to: http://www.mostlovedworkplace.com

About Fulcrum Asset Management (LLP)

Fulcrum Asset Management specialises in managing a range of macro-oriented investment products, with the objective of delivering positive returns irrespective of market conditions. Guided by innovative macro research, a disciplined investment process and effective risk management, our aim to be our clients' most trusted long-term partner.

Fulcrum's highly innovative investment approach employs both discretionary and systematic inputs that are supported by extensive in-house research. Being unconstrained by benchmarks, Fulcrum provides investment solutions with the ability to align products with a client's specific risk appetite. All of our strategies offer transparency, liquidity and competitive fee structures.

Founded in 2004, the firm manages £6.5bn / USD$8.0* bn on behalf of a global client base including institutions and wealth managers. Fulcrum is a signatory to the (United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment UNPRI along with a number of significant organisations across the globe that embrace sustainability as part of their core objective.

*As at 30th September 2023

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