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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We value transparency and strive to address / comment on concerns raised by current and former employees. I am saddened to read this review and certainly in my role as CEO, I ask for feedback and insight on a regular basis – and the items raised in your review, I have had no previous knowledge of. I will attempt to address each point as you've raised them: 1. Christmas Party Planning: Our Christmas Parties are held in a different part of the country each year. There was significant planning and communication months in advance. We always provide accommodation for our team and their partners. The event is fully funded by the company and the venue invoiced the company for the event and no Director or member of the team had to expense any item of spend. Furthermore, we had several members of the US team fly over from Houston to enjoy the festivities and spend time with their UK colleagues – this has been the case for several years. 2. The Summer Social: This event was held at the Flight Club an award-winning darts themed multi themed gaming experience, in London during company time. It was an afternoon of games and social interaction which according to feedback everyone had fun. The event was prepaid by the company with senior management in attendance, so no staff had to pay for any aspect of the event. 3. Commission Disbursement: We take our contractual and bonus obligations seriously. We ensure fair and timely commission disbursement for all eligible employees. 4. Glassdoor Reviews: We do appreciate the independent reviews from our teams, so as prospective team members can gain insight into the culture of our company. It is mentioned in the review about staff with long tenure, something we are very proud of. 5. Company Size and Website Representation: Our company has experienced growth and changes, resulting in positive adjustments to our team and its size. The information displayed on our online platforms accurately reflects our current workforce. We're committed to providing transparent and up-to-date information to our stakeholders and these are a matter of public record via audited financial records. It is of record that we have had a good net gain in the number of people this year and have extended the number and type of roles, particularly more senior roles in Sales, Finance and the addition of Talent Acquisition in the US and UK, to assist in meeting our ambitious growth plans, all of which are detailed on our online platforms e.g. Linked In. 6. Investment Allocation: Decisions regarding investment allocation are made with careful consideration of our business development needs and growth strategies. We understand the importance of prudent financial management and strive to allocate resources effectively to support our company's objectives. We are proud to say that we have had well over 20% of the company’s shareholding awarded to existing employees, and a Long-Term Incentive Plan for current and future employees. 7. Employee Benefits and Culture: We're deeply committed to fostering a positive work environment characterised by transparency, inclusivity, and respect. As part of our investment, extensive independent due diligence was conducted on behalf of our new stakeholders. One of these workstreams included a thorough HR and People DD exercise, which as expected was extremely positive. Any concerns regarding employee benefits or culture would be taken seriously and addressed promptly. We encourage open dialogue and constructive feedback to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported. Our benefits include private health care, cycle to work, as well as electric car and technology salary sacrifice schemes. 8. New Hires: We have been fortunate to hire many new people since early 2023 both in UK and the US across all functions – these announcements are made on Linked In for all to see. 9. Advice to Management: We believe that we are transparent, honest, kind, and inclusive and I am sorry that you didn’t feel that we were. Our contractual obligations are always upheld, and I would invite you to contact me directly if you have any concerns in regard to your own contract. We measure success across many parameters from financial performance, client, and contractor care as well as scale and much more, and are always looking to improve. Best regards, Jason Jason Howlett – CEO