At Otto International, we care about our people. This means implementing the necessary policies and infrastructure to empower our people to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Over the last few years, we have implemented and integrated our Flexiwork policy. Based on mutual trust and respect between team members, Flexiwork enables us to work remotely to cultivate our personal lives while still being fully able to do our jobs. An essential factor that makes Flexiwork possible is our digital set-up; it enables us to work and effectively collaborate with our teams anytime, anywhere. As a result, we have the freedom to seamlessly blend remote and on-site working into our routines.
This setup has given our people the opportunity to pursue further studies, stay close to their children as they grow, and much more. We asked several of our colleagues to share how Flexiwork has impacted their personal lives:
The flexible arrangement has allowed me to better balance work with my personal responsibilities. It gives me a chance to focus on myself and exercise before or after work, which would not be possible if I had to commute three hours every day. However, most importantly, as a single dad, the ability to work remotely for most of the week is invaluable as gives me more time to spend with my seven-year-old daughter and be present in her formative years.
Sezgin Koc, Logistics Lead, Istanbul
One of the key benefits of Oi’s flexible arrangement is it allows me to dedicate time to sports commitments. I am the captain of my netball team and part of a run club, both of which have matches and races throughout the year. Having the flexibility to start work earlier and leave on time for a match, or to work later into the evening in order to go for a run in the morning has been helpful in giving the time and dedication needed for training. I’m very grateful that I am able to maintain this balance between work and sport, as I really see exercise having a positive impact on my wellbeing.
Anna Hoffmann, People Development & Wellbeing Lead, Hong Kong SAR
With the flexibility from our digital solutions and the support of my team, I have the resources I need to be present at my job while also looking after my two children.
My eldest is 11 and I drop him off at school and during his exams, I help him revise. Having the option to work remotely gives me the time to help him with his schooling as well as spend a bit more time with him throughout the day. Similarly, my youngest is a toddler so having the option to work from home allows to look after them, especially when they are sick.
Masuma Shammi, Logistics Coordinator, Dhaka
Since working at Otto International, I’ve been able to dedicate my personal time to my passions. I can start my day earlier, allowing me to complete my tasks ahead of schedule and arrive at football practice on time, which would not have been possible with my long commute. I also appreciate having the opportunity to utilise my lunch break for gym sessions, helping me stay active and focused throughout the day. Finding the balance between work and personal interests has never been easy, but Otto International’s flexible arrangement has given me the resources to remain focused on my professional commitments and dedicated to my training.
Grishma Singh, Solutions Developer, Hong Kong SAR
Working from home provides me with the flexibility to manage my professional responsibilities and attend to my family’s needs. One of my family members requires dialysis and is critically ill most of the time. By cutting out the time required to commute between home and the office, the arrangement ensures that I can provide care for my family while also completing all my responsibilities at work.
Titly Ferdous, HR Manager, Dhaka
The flexible working arrangement has only benefited our people. Before we had this policy, my mother was sick in the hospital for two months, and it was a difficult time for me because I could only look after her during lunch and after work.
However, since Otto International has implemented the Flexiwork policy, I have been able to spend more time with my family. Over the summer, I took my teenage kids to Australia for three weeks for some quality time and to explore a different country. This was only made possible because of Otto International’s Flexiwork policy, giving me the opportunity to work from another country and spend time with my family.
Phan Thao, Merchandising Lead, Ho Chi Minh City
Since we’ve implemented flexible working at Oi, my team has been able to nurture a healthy balance between work and their family by dedicating more of their time at home, wherever home is for them. For me, I am able to spend weeks back in France and combine my holidays with Flexiwork, without any disruptions to my work. This gives me the opportunity to support my teams while still spending time with my family abroad.
Denis Giglioli, Global Head of Enterprise Solutions, Hong Kong SAR
These experiences highlight the importance of workplace policies that support work-life balance, allowing employees to prioritise their personal lives while continuing with their professional responsibilities.
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