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Cell C previously told MyBroadband that its business stabilisation efforts started yielding results in the third quarter of 2023, when it showed its first revenue growth for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cell C is experimenting with unlimited leave, beginning with the organisation’s executive management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cell C boss Jorge Mendes says if the experiment is successful, the system will roll out to the rest of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mendes believes organisations should adapt to a new type of work, especially in high-intensity environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We work at such pace. To take 300 days of work and be off for two weeks or three weeks \u2014 I don’t think that is going to cut the mustard anymore, to be brutally honest,” Mendes said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said they are trialling unlimited leave at the first 2\u20133 layers of the executive level of management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I have no doubt we will have one or two challenges, but we’ll deal with those,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“So far, it’s proving to be very successful. I’ve personally taken advantage of it. I was away last week and I try and go every quarter for a quick break.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Testing an unlimited leave policy is part of Mendes’ drive to have what he calls “the best corporate culture in the country”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mendes has said that one of his biggest ambitions since he took the reins at Cell C in July last year was to build and foster a great, inclusive culture and team spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“An amazing culture will help people navigate both good and bad days,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to improving morale, which helps people perform at their best, Mendes said this would help Cell C attract and retain the best staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’re already seeing the job applications and CVs flood in,” Mendes said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He believes key performance indicators such as revenue, profit, and profit margin will improve due to retaining talent and having a good work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Profits will come as a result of the underlying culture and philosophy at Cell C,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cell C previously told MyBroadband that its business stabilisation efforts started yielding results in the third quarter of 2023, when it showed its first revenue growth for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n