A wise man once said, "I don't count the days, I make the days count". A saying that neatly symbolises Emblaze's take on flexibility.

See, if we were to measure our value solely based on the time we spend together, we'd risk making our relationship feel all too transactional.

Emblaze rightly expects the highest standards of you, as you expect of Emblaze. But excellence doesn't always clock off at 5.30pm. Sometimes it takes that bit extra to reach 'perfect' or just another hour to summon that winning idea. Other times, there's simply more work than time allows. On occasion, you might need to stay a bit longer due to a demanding project or a convergence of work, and that's okay. We don't keep tabs on extra hours any more than we clock up the fun times together. Through careful workflow planning and company resourcing, we’ll always strive for balance, ensuring no one feels they're working more than feels right.

Managing time

As professionals, you're trusted to manage your time judiciously within the realms of your contracted hours. If you feel it’s right to start earlier because you need to leave early then go for it. If your lunch with friends overran and the right thing to do is to stay at your desk a little longer thereafter, then that’s your call. Ultimately, you’ll be measured by your judgements, so shared trust is key.

Appointments

Formal appointments like doctors’, dentists’, vets’ or lawyers’ visits are fine, but it's polite to keep the team informed. Longer appointments of more than 2 hours need approval from a Director. You can keep the nature of your appointment discreet as long as your diary is updated. Minor leave requests for errands like going to the tip, leaving early before the shops shut or hitting the gym are also okay if the same protocol is observed.