Tom Tapper | Sustainable practices as opposed to gimmicky perks

Tom Tapper is back on the podcast and this time we dive right in and talk about the forward-thinking policies they have been implementing at creative agency, Nice and Serious, where he is Co-Founder. Tom describes being part of ‘a race to the top’ with progressive policies for employees He compares it to redecorating a house – if you start painting one wall with a fresh coat of paint then other things can feel outdates so one modern policy leads to another. What stands out is the high degree of communication and iteration with the team to come up with strategies for people to enjoy work more fully. There is then a lot of transparency to share with the team what is working and conversely, what become a threat to the business. It feels open. You will take away The details of a ‘period policy’ and what it means for women at their company How and why to offer extended paternity leave Their 4 day work week trial and why it is now 4.5 days Being part of a race to the top. If you want to listen to Tom’s first episode, then check out episode 4 to learn about the Moral Compass and how their innovative ways to accept (or refuse) clients based on ethics.