What is the work-life balance like in your role?
Anonymous asked a question to Poonam K.
Category: Work Life Balance
Date asked: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Last reviewed: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Balazs S.
UK & IE Sales Operations Junior Manager
Honestly, I think the work-life balance at _VOIS is pretty great. We've had flexible working options for years, way before everyone started working from home. Now we can work from home three days a week, which really cuts down on commuting stress and saves a ton of time.
I've been with _VOIS for a decade, and not once have I felt cornered into working overtime by my superiors (neither I've ever expected from any of my reports). Yeah, there are those crunch times when the workload spikes, but even then, it's not about sacrificing your personal life on the altar of work. I've logged a few extra hours here and there, but it's always been on my terms, driven by my own will to nail something perfectly, not because it was expected of me.
The company really walks the talk on promoting a healthy balance. We've got initiatives such as the "Spirit of Vodafone day" and "Spirit of Me day" basically, a day each month to focus on our well-being, personal development & growth. It's a clear signal from the top that they're serious about us maintaining a healthy balance between our work and personal lives.
The flexibility, the understanding from leadership, and the emphasis on personal well-beingit all adds up to a work environment where you feel valued not just as an employee. So, yeah, I'm pretty happy with the balance. It feels like the company genuinely cares about us having a life outside of work.
Thursday, April 4, 2024