Episode 130: Profound improvements from flexible working - Jessie Lajoie, Chief People & Culture Officer, Doodle
A strong advocate for flexible and remote working, Jessie discusses the benefits for individuals, business, the environment and society. Hear Jessie summarise the business case, share practical ways that Doodle implements its approach, and the results for people and culture.
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This episode is brought to you by our good friends at The Clearing. They’d like you to ask yourself some crucial questions:
- How aligned are your people to your organisation’s strategy?
- How well do they understand their role in delivering it?
- And perhaps most importantly, how confident are you that they genuinely buy in to where your organisation is headed?
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Topics in this episode: 🔊
- Flexible working and diversity
- Global empathy that goes beyond CSR
- An individual wellbeing budget
- Working remote work with a sense of togetherness
- Transparent career paths
- Partnerships with community organisations
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