A Dynamic Duo: Catherine and Lucy's Job Sharing Success
At Allianz, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Catherine and Lucy's story is an inspiring example of how our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and flexibility. Their journey as job sharing partners has not only enriched their professional lives but also brought tremendous value to our company. Here's a closer look at their inspiring journey.
Catherine and Lucy's journey together began in 2016 and has seen them grow through various senior roles. Lucy recalls,
"We started job sharing together in 2016 in financial services in a strategy role. I had job shared previously and had lost my job share partner during her maternity leave. For the first time, instead of matching two part-timers in the business, we decided to run an internal and external advertising campaign to find a new partner. From a note on LinkedIn, I was inundated with responses — from both men and women.”
The Perfect Match
Finding the right job-sharing partner is crucial, and Lucy explains how their perfect partnership began.
“Finding the right job-sharing partner is like meeting the partner of your dreams—you just know. It's like a 'meet cute' from the movies. Chemistry is key, and both people have to be committed and motivated. Shared core values like trust, work ethic, and drive are essential. With ultimate accountability and delivering results, job sharing can be incredibly successful for an organisation and very rewarding for the individuals.”
Twice the Impact
Job sharing has allowed Catherine and Lucy to double their impact at Allianz. Catherine continues,
“Our market-facing roles benefit from job sharing, because there’s twice the client coverage, twice the ideas, and twice the motivation. Though we're different, our partnership gives Allianz double the market exposure and growth strategies."
Their job-sharing arrangement is a testament to Allianz's commitment to inclusivity and effectiveness. Lucy explains,
“Job sharing works for all genders, career levels, and life stages, allowing two people to contribute to one role. The focus is on results and what you bring to the company and customers. This effective partnership brings diverse thoughts, experiences, and abilities, making it ideal for those with care responsibilities, portfolio careers, consulting roles, or transitioning to retirement. Over time, we've refined our structure and use technology to ensure seamless productivity. Though we may not always agree, our differing perspectives enhance problem-solving and bring out the best in each other for Allianz. Job sharing is simply two people in one team sharing a role.”
A Warm Welcome
Catherine and Lucy have found a true home at Allianz, where the culture and support have exceeded their expectations. Catherine shares,
"Working at Allianz has surpassed all our expectations. The supportive culture, from senior leaders to global board members, has warmly embraced our job sharing. It's a genuine privilege to represent such an organisation with such an impressive global reputation. With its high standards of trust and integrity, Allianz truly feels like a special place to be."
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