The divisiveness of the Daimler board did not end with the BSA takeover, but continued into the board of BSA. Despite this, Daimler prospered until the late 1920s, increasing its profits and its reputation. Along with an apprenticeship programme that was among the best in the British industry at the time,[87] they attracted a large number of pupils out of public schools.[87] During the First World War, Daimler's labour force grew from 4,000 to 6,000 men.