Family values for chocolate factory

MARS Wrigley are mixing up the traditional recruitment and job interview process following the results of a survey.

The confectionary company has recently found that 47 per cent of Australian’s have resigned from their work, changed roles, or declined a job offer because it didn’t complement their personal and family life.

The chocolate and lolly manufacturer is now encouraging potential employees to bring their partners and family along to a virtual ‘Loved One’ interview, where they can ask questions, and see if a career at Mars Wrigley will fit into their lifestyle.

Mars Wrigley human resources director Katy Halliwell said the business respects and celebrates each employee’s individuality and values their loved ones.

“Family looks different to each person, but the one thing that is common is that our associates need flexibility for the things that matter most to them in their life,” she said.

“While we have long been offering our associates flexibility and a supportive, family-friendly environment, we’ve realised that this equally is important to our prospective associates, and as such, is a crucial step in the hiring process.

“We want to provide employment opportunities that are fulfilling, yet flexible, and aligned with the personal lives of each of our associates, and by opening up the interview process to loved ones we’re ensuring candidates have all the information they need when embarking on the next chapter of their career and life.”

As part of Mars Wrigley’s survey, the company also found 63 per cent of people questioned see family as being more important than ever, following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.