Two into one does go at Pearson Hinchliffe: HR policies help to create a single culture after law firms merge

When two firms of solicitors merged to form one of the largest practices in their town, integrating the various staff and partner skills was imperative, especially as the organization operated from two separate offices. The need to retain and improve the expertise that already existed was matched by an intention immediately to build on that skills‐base and a determination to involve everyone in an ongoing learning process – in other words, investing in the people who worked there.