Employee Spotlight – Cara, People & Culture
2024-07-30
Our employees are the back bone of the Outsource Group, always striving to give our customers exemplar service and security. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on our “Employee Spotlight” series as we shine a light on our staff and the fundamental work they do to make Outsource a success.
🌟 Cara’s Vital Role As our People & Culture Business Partner, Cara orchestrates the symphony of talent, weaving connections, nurturing growth, and harmonizing our workplace culture. She’s the compass guiding us toward a thriving, engaged team.
We took some time out to ask Cara some questions on her vital role at Outsource Group:
1. What is your job title?
People and Culture Business Partner
2. How long have you worked for the Outsource Group?
6 months 😊
3. What is your favourite thing about working for the Outsource Group?
Definitely the people. Their warmth and support have made my transition into this new role a breeze. Plus, who can resist our adorable office dog, Koko? 😊
4. What was your motivation for picking the career you now work in?
While studying for my marketing degree, I was working full time in a coffee shop as a supervisor dealing with day-to-day people management. This led me to pursue my CIPD Level 3 in People Practice to see if the interest went further, long story short it did and not long after I secured my first role in Manchester as HR Administrator. Fast forward 9 years, and here I am, still passionate about HR (and feeling a tad older).
5. What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
I think being able to be there for the good and bad times, from welcoming new hires to celebrating life’s big moments, or lending an ear when times are tough, I strive to maintain an open-door policy. After all, we all need a good rant sometimes!
6. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
In five years, I see myself continually learning and growing in my HR career because, as they say, “every day is a school day” 😊. And who knows, maybe I’ll add a few more fur babies along the way or perhaps I’ll be lucky enough to win the prize guy. 😉
* Cara is pictured enjoying some downtime at her favourite spot, the Four Winds Bar, with her favourite companion, Mila (her adorable cockapoo, also known as “The Child”).