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Flexibility creates a better balance at Mawer
A
s a dad with two young
kids, Brent Mitchell, a
payroll and human
resources coordinator at
Mawer Investment Management
Ltd., appreciates the flexibility to
work from home.
“I spend less time commuting to
the office, which means I can finish my day earlier and enjoy more
family time,” says Mitchell, who
lives 45 minutes from the firm’s
Calgary headquarters. “Each team
determines their own schedule.
While our team doesn’t have a
fixed schedule, we strive to work at
the office at least once per week to
enhance collaboration and teamwork. All teams aim to balance
remote and in-office time.”
Flexibility is a key priority.
Mawer’s hybrid work model, introduced after the pandemic, enables
staff to work when and where
they feel most productive, based
on their individual circumstances,
while taking into account the
needs of each role, the team and
the firm.
“We have people in Toronto on
our team as well, so we use a lot of
videoconferencing,” says Mitchell.
“While some people might start
their day earlier, there are many
hours where we overlap so we can
collaborate. It works well for us.”
Audra Campbell, head of
human resources, says the hybrid
environment offers employees
the best of both worlds — the
flexibility to work remotely while
maintaining meaningful in-person
time in the office.
“It really reflects the firm's commitment to supporting productivity, innovation and employee
well-being,” says Campbell. “Our
staff can work where they work
best. That could mean being at
home when they really need
to focus or in the office for a
brainstorming session. Innovation
often comes when we’re together
collaborating and having that
in-person connection really enhances everyone’s well-being.
“We find this model gives employees the opportunity to work
in ways that align with their roles,
enhance team dynamics and respect their personal preferences.”
Campbell says the challenge
is to find the right balance
between in-person and remote
collaboration.
“We’re constantly reviewing our
model and sharing best practices
across teams. We continually
evaluate how we can refine and
improve, making careful adjustments,” says Campbell. “These
challenges have led to creative
solutions that have really strengthened our teams and improved
employee engagement.”
Mawer’s flexible hybrid model
is also attractive to job candidates,
giving the firm an edge in attracting and retaining top talent. That
flexibility extends to an “unlimited” paid time off policy and the
opportunity to apply to temporarily work from another location
“WE LIKE TO GIVE EVERYBODY THE AUTONOMY TO
MANAGE THEIR LIFE IN THE WAY THAT WORKS BEST
FOR THEM.”
— Audra Campbell, Head of Human Resources
Employees at Mawer Investment Management practice their curling together at a fundraiser for Canadian
Sport Institute Alberta.
