Pros
Having worked for micro-managed hierarchal companies for many years, it is so refreshing to work for a company that allows flexibility, personal development and listens to the added value you can bring to the business.
Strong research has proven that a flat-hierarchy empowers employees to take responsibility for their own work and this has been the experience I have working here. The 'sky's the limit' in what I can bring to the organisation by way of improvements, personal development and I am trusted 100% to do what I need to and given the space to do extra too. There is a relaxed atmosphere here and people can be open and honest about how they feel with directors/founders doors always open and responsive to feedback.
I have not only been supported in my personal development and encouraged to enrol onto courses that are of interest to me, but supported with my personal health and family circumstances too allowing me to take care of myself and family encouraging a work-life balance I have never really experienced before.
Equality and diversity is important to 4OC with numerous events taking place throughout the year celebrating difference and various networks/working groups endeavouring to change our understanding. e.g. recently we held a Lunch and Learn session on Neurodiversity in the workplace, which was inspiring and has encouraged changes to how we do things. Thank you.
Cons
None, I love working for 4OC!
