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.