Oliver

The core challenge is the volume of work as a parent and strategy consultant. Both are demanding but very rewarding endeavours, and the reality is that it takes commitment, hard work, and a supporting family and network. OC&C globally and our local team are very respectful of the balance between parenthood and work, and trust me to deliver on my commitments over the long run, even when it means needing to step away for family challenges! I have been very grateful for OC&C parental leave policy. When my second child was born, I took three months leave and have just returned from the second stage of that paternity leave as our son turned one. That allowed me to be the primary carer while my wife prepared to return to work – equalised paternity leave is rare in Australia.