Month: March 2023

When I was job hunting, I interviewed with multiple companies and received offers from six different places. However, the positive first impression that I received during my initial meeting with Tesco played a crucial role in my decision to join this organization. I was impressed by how welcoming and friendly everyone was, and it felt like I would be a great fit for this community. I began my career at the entry-level position of junior buying manager, and gradually worked my way up the ladder.

After overcoming a difficult phase in my life, I sought a fresh start and decided to change jobs and join Tesco. I have to say, the team here is the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to working with. I often feel as if we are all part of a big family. Responsibility and stress are not uncommon in our line of work, but the fact that we all have each other’s backs makes a huge difference in handling such situations. I’ve never experienced anything like it before, where colleagues are always ready to provide genuine assistance to one another.

I was able to advance to the position of Central European buying manager within four years, and I attribute much of my personal success to the support of my colleagues and managers. I always knew that whenever I faced a difficult task or problem, I could count on their help and guidance. Having such a reliable support system makes it much easier to build confidence in oneself.

I started off as a student worker at Tesco, and even though I studied tourism and hospitality, I found myself completely fascinated by the atmosphere here, so I decided to stay. What intrigued me the most was the nature of the tasks involved: I like dealing with people, helping them in their work, and I am inspired by the successes we achieve together.

I see the human-centric approach represented in my work at the company level as well. This is evident, for instance, in how Tesco values flexibility. You don’t have to arrive at the office by eight in the morning – in fact, remote working means you don’t have to go in every day. Naturally, there are still deadlines to meet, and it’s my responsibility to make sure I complete all my tasks on time. The flexibility of working hours has been a significant factor in helping me strike a work-life balance. This has been the case since I started my career at Tesco, although my circumstances have changed in the meantime. When I first joined the company, I was studying at university and managing my work at Tesco parallel. This may sound simpler in writing than it actually was, but the flexible work environment here made it easier for me to meet the expectations in both places. I’m currently on maternity leave, but I’m excited about returning. I am convinced that, thanks to Tesco’s corporate culture, balancing childcare and work will be smooth.

As a mother of two young girls, I have often experienced Tesco’s family-friendly and people-oriented approach. When my children were born, my priorities in life shifted, and the company was there to support me every step of the way.

I’ve been with Tesco for over 10 years now, always in the procurement field but in various different roles. Even my maternity leave wasn’t a break in my career, as upon my return, the company not only offered me a position that aligned with my knowledge and experience, but also provided all the necessary support to help me reintegrate. For instance, I was responsible for the toy acquisitions of the Central European region for two years, which was a great fit. Since then, I have taken another important step: I was promoted to Head of Wholesale. Thanks to the fantastic team I’m part of, and the supportive atmosphere throughout the community, the transitions have been virtually seamless.

Flexibility has become even more important to me since having children. Being able to work from home is great, but it’s even better that I can manage my own time: I can pick up the kids from kindergarten and school, do the shopping during the day if I know I won’t have time for it in the evening, and stay home without any problems if one of the girls gets sick. We are a close-knit community with our colleagues. We think as a team, and we’re always there to help each other and cover for one another when needed. Recently, I was even able to take a to three-month sabbatical to travel around Northern Europe with my family. I had discussed my intention to take a break with my supervisors and co-workers well in advance, and I received their full support, even though I had only been in my new position for about six months at the time. This experience was incredibly valuable for both me and my children, as it allowed us to step away a little from our everyday routine and return to work and school in the fall feeling completely refreshed.