In brief
- 50 employees.
- Revenue doubled (from 2.6 million euros in 2019 to over 5 million euros).
- Furious improved efficiency, allowing them to do more with the same team without additional hires.
- Shared schedule management: a key feature for better team coordination.
- Information centralization: from quote generation to project delivery, optimizing profitability and processes.
Digitalization has transformed the business landscape, and for companies in the digital sector, having the right tools is essential for healthy growth. Jérôme Balmain, Operations Director at La Haute Société, shares how the Furious management tool has been a major catalyst in their success.
Jérôme, could you introduce yourself?
Jérôme Balmain, co-founder of La Haute Société, founded approximately 18 years ago with my partner Christophe Bernard. Currently, I hold the position of Operations Director. Before that, I was Production Director.
La Haute Société - what do you do?
La Haute Société is a digital sector company of about fifty people specializing in communication. They have completed several notable projects, particularly with Société Générale, Adidas, and SFR. Although based in Grenoble, they have major accounts that are not necessarily nearby.
What are your main challenges within La Haute Société?
The main challenge is to maintain an optimal level of quality for the deliverables produced for their clients. They also seek to guarantee reliability in terms of quality and delivery times.
How long have you been using Furious within the agency?
They started using Furious in the summer of 2019. They were introduced to the tool by another company, Native Communication, based in Lyon.
Has Furious saved you time?
Yes, Furious has made employees’ work easier and increased productivity. The tool has allowed the company to do more with the same team.
Has Furious changed your daily operations?
Yes, with Furious, information is now centralized and shared among all team members. This has allowed for better schedule management and a decentralization of roles.
What about growth with the tool?
In 2019, the company achieved a revenue of 2.6 million euros. Today, they have exceeded 5 million euros. This growth was possible thanks to Furious’s support.
Why did you choose Furious?
We were looking for a tool focused on users and our specific business needs. Furious is a tool developed by an agency that perfectly meets the needs of agencies, so that really interested us. Ultimately, we chose to fully adapt to the tool to integrate it entirely into our processes.
Your killer feature you can't live without?
One of the main appreciated features is shared schedule management. This has allowed for better coordination among project managers and facilitated resource management.
Any wishes for the future?
We wish to use Furious even more centrally and integrate more features. With all the new features added, we want to fully integrate them into our growth ambition. The goal is to improve work quality and increase productivity.
Finally, what is Furious to you?
Furious is a central tool that facilitates communication and collaboration within the company. It is not seen as a means of surveillance, but as support for all team members.
