‘It’s a great policy which allows
mum and dad to be around bub
during the most crucial time and
offers an opportunity to bond with
the newborn.’
Avinash Fauzdar (Credit &
Accounts Payable Manager)
‘The Growing Families Policy has
relieved so much worry and stress.
I don’t worry so much about
affording to take the time to bond
with our newest family member.
I don’t stress about affording
daycare for our 3-year-old so he can
maintain his friendships. This policy
will make a huge difference for our
family in so many ways, but most
of all — it makes me feel well looked
after and cared for by my employer
and that is a big plus.’
Filippa Hawkins
(Communications Lead)
‘The new Growing Families Policy
is going to help so many team
members and their families. This
policy doesn’t just help remove
financial pressures but also
demonstrates the immense support
the company has for team members
throughout the process. Thank you
to Sarah and the OLT for bringing this
into fruition so quickly.’
Tanya McBride
(Store Business Manager)
‘Officeworks is truly helping
make bigger things happen for
its team members by supporting
growing families. I feel very fortunate
to become a parent and the
Growing Families Policy just helps
planning that little bit easier.
Thank you, Officeworks.’
Chenade Rodrigues
(Product & Pricing Manager)
‘This new Growing Families Policy is
great, it allows me to spend quality
time with my family when we need
it most without the burden of
financial pressure.’
‘Thanks to all involved for bringing
this positive change to Officeworks.
I didn’t expect this change to be
implemented so quickly. This change
will definitely make me feel valued
and supported when I go on my
maternity leave.’
Sue Wen Chong
(Private Brand Lead)
We look forward to seeing how the
new policy will help team members
during one of the most challenging
and exciting times in a person’s life.
Darren Bartlett (Trainee Buyer
— Workplace Essentials)
‘The new policy takes away a huge
amount of the financial stress of
being on parental leave. Not only
allowing me to take the time I need
to adjust to becoming a mother of
twins but also to be there to support
my toddler through this big change
in his life. It also means I will be in
a better place emotionally and
mentally to return to work and not
feel pressured to return sooner than
I feel ready because of finances.’
Sian van Zyl
(Advertising Coordinator)
Don’t forget
Send through pictures of
your growing families to be
included in our baby section!
These can be emailed to
OfficeworksCommunications@
officeworks.com.au
Above: Sue Wen Chong (due date 24 July),
Darren Bartlett (baby girl born on 28 March),
Sian van Zyl (due date 31 May), Avinash Fauzdar
(see Bundles of Joy on page 41) and Chenade
Rodrigues (due date 2 June).
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