{"id":35023,"date":"2025-10-20T12:48:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T12:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=35023"},"modified":"2025-10-21T07:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:40:01","slug":"work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Work.Life&#8217;s new Head of People &#038; Cultures first 60 days"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Links<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Setting_the_foundations_with_Olya_Yakzhina_WorkLife_Head_of_People_Culture\" >Setting the foundations with Olya Yakzhina, Work.Life&#8217; Head of People &amp; Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#A_modern_approach_to_wellbeing\" >A modern approach to wellbeing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#A_smarter_way_to_save\" >A smarter way to save\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Recruitment_that_reflects_who_we_are\" >Recruitment that reflects who we are\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Creating_structure_that_feels_human\" >Creating structure that feels human\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Keeping_happiness_measurable\" >Keeping happiness measurable\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Connection_leadership_and_momentum\" >Connection, leadership, and momentum\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-lifes-new-head-of-people-cultures-first-60-days\/#Living_our_mission_from_the_inside_out\" >Living our mission from the inside out\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_the_foundations_with_Olya_Yakzhina_WorkLife_Head_of_People_Culture\"><\/span>Setting the foundations with Olya Yakzhina, Work.Life&#8217; Head of People &amp; Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When I joined Work.Life just two months ago, I was drawn by a mission that felt beautifully simple yet endlessly complex: to make work life happy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those four words have meaning that runs far deeper than the physical spaces we create. They\u2019re a blueprint for how we lead, how we communicate, how we design systems, and how we take care of our people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So my first 60 days have been about alignment \u2014 ensuring that the culture we offer our members is mirrored in the experience of our own team. Because to truly model happiness at work, we must build it from the inside out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_modern_approach_to_wellbeing\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A modern approach to wellbeing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the first shifts we made was launching <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hekahappy.com\/?utm_term=heka&amp;utm_campaign=Search+-+Brand&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=9953515446&amp;hsa_cam=22787965366&amp;hsa_grp=182850980072&amp;hsa_ad=763276125002&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-303875820853&amp;hsa_kw=heka&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22787965366&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADMW77wZE4yuXQnIpnZmCZgHO_hkv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwu9fHBhAWEiwAzGRC_3PT-NL4MGU6CmvzUFm0N0tS46Zfj0nXhzZfgunRFXxNQiPXfuR0xhoC1O4QAvD_BwE\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heka<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our new benefits platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What I love about Heka is how personal it is. It recognises that wellbeing is not one-size-fits-all, what restores one person might drain another. Instead of traditional, rigid benefits, Heka allows every team member a flexible allowance to spend on what genuinely supports their health, happiness, or growth. And Work.Life is a leading employer with a very generous allowance for our team! For one person that might be yoga classes, for another, language learning or a weekend retreat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operationally, it\u2019s also a win. Heka\u2019s integration slashed the administrative workload for our People and Finance teams, freeing us to focus less on processing reimbursements and more on creating meaningful experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a platform that represents both <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Don\u2019t stop at good\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018It\u2019s personal\u2019,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> two of our values, in action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-35024 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3136-rotated-e1760963787455-300x243.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3136-rotated-e1760963787455-300x243.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3136-rotated-e1760963787455-1024x831.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3136-rotated-e1760963787455-768x623.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3136-rotated-e1760963787455-1331x1080.jpeg 1331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_smarter_way_to_save\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A smarter way to save<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next came our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pension Salary Sacrifice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> scheme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It might sound technical, but this is one of those small, structural decisions that signals care for our people. By allowing team members to contribute through salary sacrifice, we help them save on National Insurance while also boosting their long-term financial wellbeing. It\u2019s a better, more efficient way to plan for the future and an example of how People policies can be both practical and empathetic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial security is an often-overlooked part of happiness at work. But real wellbeing includes the freedom to plan confidently for the years ahead. By the way, through Heka our people can also get free 1:1 financial advise and that\u2019s just amazing in today\u2019s day and age.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recruitment_that_reflects_who_we_are\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recruitment that reflects who we are<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also launched <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtailor.com\/en\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teamtailor<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our new Applicant Tracking System, alongside a completely rebuilt <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Careers Site<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teamtailor is one of the most human-centred recruitment systems available. It gives candidates a transparent, simple, and visually engaging experience, while giving our hiring managers powerful tools to collaborate, review, and make fairer decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bias reduction is built into the process, anonymised candidate screening, structured stages, and clear scoring frameworks. For us, this means every decision we make about <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.work.life\/\">who joins Work.Life<\/a> is rooted in values and capability!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new Careers Site mirrors this philosophy. It showcases not just our roles but our purpose and people, giving future candidates a clear window into what Work Happiness means here.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these tools help us live our value of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Own it\u2019,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> taking accountability for building equitable pathways into our business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_structure_that_feels_human\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creating structure that feels human<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting a new job is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. To make those early days smoother and more supported, we launched our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Role Transition 30\/60\/90 Framework<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This framework gives clarity on what success looks like at each stage, for both the new starter and their manager. It creates shared checkpoints to celebrate progress, address challenges early, and align expectations before they drift.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What I love most is that it\u2019s not just a form to fill in, it\u2019s a human conversation based on real actionable role expectations. It invites reflection, mutual feedback, and emotional honesty about how the transition is really going.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s our way of saying: we want you to thrive here and empower you through your first 3 months, not just survive your probation and live in anxiety during it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_happiness_measurable\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keeping happiness measurable<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another foundation piece has been our new <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engagement Framework,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a system for listening and acting in cycles, similar to product cycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engagement isn\u2019t about chasing scores for Work.Life, it\u2019s about understanding patterns, responding thoughtfully, and helping people feel their voice shapes the workplace. Our framework sets out how we collect insight, how we communicate results, and most importantly, how we turn feedback into visible action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s designed to evolve as we do, a living mechanism to keep us emotionally connected as we grow. One year we will have one set of questions, that display topics our people are most interested\/engaged by and next year we will choose another set.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connection_leadership_and_momentum\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connection, leadership, and momentum<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond systems, we\u2019ve also been nurt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uring the human glue that holds it all together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hosted our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People Managers Quarterly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a dedicated space for our managers to learn, connect, and lead together. And we brought the whole company together at our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quarterly All-Hands<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where we introduced the new <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People Roadmap,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a six-month plan focusing on performance, growth, and cultural initiatives. This allows to practice transparency in both what we will do and how we will do it for our people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both of these rituals remind me how powerful it is when structure meets community. They create the visibility and connection that allow people to feel part of something bigger than their own role.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35026 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787-300x271.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787-300x271.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787-1024x926.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787-768x695.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787-1194x1080.jpeg 1194w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1755085016575-e1760963995787.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_our_mission_from_the_inside_out\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Living our mission from the inside out<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The past 60 days have reminded me that culture is a system. It\u2019s the tools you choose, the way you onboard, the benefits you offer, and the care you put into everyday interactions. That is why in my new role as a <strong>Head of People<\/strong> <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Culture, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am excited to be building those systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Work.Life, we want our people to experience what we hope our members feel: that they are supported, trusted, and part of a company that genuinely wants them to flourish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019m proud of the work we\u2019ve done so far. 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