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Bravo, Mike Regnier, bravo. Santander’s CEO is on the record saying what many parents want to say, and don't feel like they can. “...Actually, had it not been for Covid, I wouldn’t have accepted this job, because I wouldn’t have wanted to be away from home five days a week in London. That wouldn’t have been good for the family or for me.” When a CEO verbalises and then acts on the value of family, it has the power to affect great societal change. When a man (and particularly a man, as many successful men hold positions of power successfully because they have a partner taking care of home and family life) puts this value out in public, it creates permission for others. That's how we can reduce the societal and organisational barriers to gender equity. We talk about 'leaving loudly' when it comes to cultivating work-life balance. I'm loving #ParentingOutLoud or 'being a loud and proud family member'. This is the important, significant action that is needed (at senior leadership levels) to drive a culture that accommodates the different responsibilities that people face (and sometimes have to sacrifice) in their jobs. What do you think? Does your CEO promote this kind of flexibility? #FlexibleWork #BreakingBarriers #ThreeBarriers #EDI Elliott Rae https://lnkd.in/eKCaUBRt
Mark Hughes MBE does. Provided the needs of the business are being met, we have the freedom to work from where ever is best for our personal circumstances. I prefer a hybrid model and it appears that most of my colleagues do too, judging by the way the office is often busy when I'm there but not with the same people.
Also, a breath of fresh air in the sea of articles attacking working from home. Thank you for sharing.
This is so positive to see - I hope Santander's culture supports other staff who want to also work from home.
A beautiful post! Thank you for this initiative. When I was pregnant, my husband kept being told by friends that there's nothing for the father to do during the first 3-6 months - the baby only wants the 'boob'. We took a very different approach and I love the bond that he has with our son ❤️
This is brilliant leadership and it's reflected in the company culture and policies too 👏🏽 #ParentingOutLoud
This is brilliant to read. We need more senior leaders (especially men) parenting out loud!
Brilliant- thanks for sharing
We could with more of this honesty!
Well said Sharon, bravo Mike
Please please can we have more senior leaders like this! 🙏🏻🙏🏻