“Our diverse team includes working couples, single parents, new college graduates, employees taking care of elderly family members and others with unique needs,” said Compeat Senior VP of People and Culture Carol Dunnigan.
Dunnigan said Compeat, a restaurant software solutions provider, recently enacted a work-from-home policy to directly support team members in different stages of their lives. In addition to giving existing employees more flexibility and a greater sense of work-life balance, remote work can also diversify the candidate pool.
Remote-work policies create opportunities for more individuals with diverse skillsets and backgrounds to apply because their employment is not dependent on whether they can physically come into the office each day. This opens the door for individuals living with disabilities and those who live in different countries.
Senior VP of People and Culture Carol Dunnigan said Compeat keeps diversity top of mind for staff through its generous work-from-home policy, as well as its office spaces dedicated to satisfying a variety of personal needs and work styles.
What actions are taken to ensure all employees at your company have the support they need to thrive?
Creating cultural interview teams to assess the fit of new candidates has proven to be one of the best actions we’ve taken to ensure high-quality hiring and long-term fit. The relaxed interview sessions allow candidates to be themselves and get a more authentic feel for what it would be like to be a part of the Compeat team.
Our diverse team includes working couples, single parents, new college graduates, employees taking care of elderly family members and others with unique needs. So the recent implementation of our work-from-home policy has had a huge impact on the ability of employees to better balance their home and work lives.
The recent implementation of our work-from-home policy has had a huge impact.”
What physical aspects of your office are designed to support a diverse team?
Our office was designed with our diverse teams top of mind, with spaces that cater to different personalities and needs. We have a mother’s room, several private huddle rooms, cozy spots for quiet reading, a coffee space to mingle or put headphones on and work in a comfy chair and several conference rooms where groups can come together and learn or collaborate.
