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FWDay2018 – “Flexible work is a ‘must’ on any career roadmap” says FlexCoach Debra Close

June 5, 2018 by Debra Close Leave a Comment

Hi,

I’m FlexCoach Debra Close.

I help mothers build their roadmaps to do work and live a life they love. Many mums find their jobs just aren’t working with the rest of their life. They’re often too busy to plan their futures and they just don’t know where to start. One thing they do know is that they want work that is flexible.

I’ve been there. Having a corporate career for many years in marketing for blue chip companies, I found I didn’t have the balance I wanted. I knew it was time to recraft my life. Fast forward to the present and I am now working flexibly and doing work I’m passionate about that doesn’t compromise my family, lifestyle or financial security.

Employers need to acknowledge that high performing workplaces rely on women thriving not only at work but also in their lives as a whole. This will no doubt include supporting more flexible work practices for mothers.

In the end, these arrangements are rewarded in spades. Working mothers get on with the job! They need to be and are efficient and productive. They reward flexibility with loyalty to the organisation. Flexible workers can create a positive ripple effect on the culture of the entire organisation!

Let’s celebrate Flexible Work Day, the huge progress we’ve made as a country, and the flexibility yet to come. Thanks, FlexCareers for playing a vital role in advocating for and facilitating flexible jobs in Australia and New Zealand!


About Debra

FlexCoach Debra Close is a specialist in Positive Psychology Coaching for mums. Whether you’re looking to return to work, or are balancing a career with family, Debra can help you answer your career questions. She is certified with the Strengths Profile tool.

FlexCareers offers a free 30-minute introductory meeting with our FlexCoaches, to help you establish if coaching is right for you.  You can contact Debra Close through FlexCareers here, and you can find out more about her practice, Flourishing Mothers, here.


About FlexCareers FlexCareers is a careers platform that connects talented individuals in Australia and New Zealand with progressive employers offering flexible work. As a leading gender diversity and flexible working partner, FlexCareers offers strategy consulting, coaching and training services to organisations and individuals, including our proprietary Return to Work Program. We also offer career support from our expert coaches. Join the conversation: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | The Blog Create your job seeker profile here: Australia | New Zealand
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Filed Under: Career Tips, Family, Flexible Working, Flexible Working Day, The Future of Work Tagged With: Career Advice, Community, FlexCoach, Flexible Working

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