Aon’s Returnship strategy: attracting talented professionals
Geri joins Aon from the banking industry, feeling that Aon offered an improved work environment and culture, and we were able to benefit from the knowledge drawn from outside of the industry.
We asked Geri to reflect upon the process of joining Aon.
How was the interview process?
I met with four partners from different Aon offices in the country; three of whom were women, all of whom were working parents with children of different ages. In my previous City role, I had never been exposed to senior women in my line of work, so I really valued meeting senior-level women in the role I was interviewing for and hearing about their experiences balancing work and personal commitments, and the flexibility and support Aon had offered them.
The people I met with during the interview process made me feel that my previous experiences, both in the City and outside it, were valued and I would have a lot to offer.
How did the role compare with your expectations?
The people in my team are fantastic – they've been helpful and welcoming. Aon has a great culture and an inclusive working environment. I've had a lot of different opportunities offered to me including joining the Responsible Investment team. The level of activity within Responsible Investment has meant that I've had the chance to be actively involved in working with clients from day one of joining Aon. We truly do have an agile working culture here – there is no pressure to be the first one in or last one out, and working from home one day per week is encouraged – this is helpful when juggling family commitments.
What advice would you give someone who is thinking about taking some time out or who is due to return?
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Don't be put off if going through the "usual" channels is getting you nowhere!
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Working on re-connecting with your professional network.
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Don't be scared to trying something new or different.
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Don't be put off by a role you find interesting just because you don't think you are "qualified" for it.
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It's a great opportunity for change and potentially re-positioning yourself when you return.
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