WorkJuggle was founded by Ciara Garvan in 2016, and the company offers workers more flexibility in their life by working less days, short term contracts, or work from home options. She spoke with ThinkBusiness.
What did you do before you became an entrepreneur?
I have always worked for large organisations in very corporate environments. I started out in Symantec as a business analyst and studied for my MSc. in Applied Computing part-time at night. I joined Meteor on a contract basis but loved the place and ended up staying years. I took voluntary redundancy while I was on maternity leave with my third child.
Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur is a very big word. I would say that I always wanted to work for myself. I love managing my own schedule. So even though it is hectic, I am very happy getting up early in the morning and starting work while the kids are then sleeping.
When did you have the idea for WorkJuggle?
I have always been interested in the culture of work; why we do what we do. When I went back to work after a few years at home it really struck me how technology has moved on and the way people live their lives had really changed yet there was still the expectation of 9-5 in the workplace. I toyed around with the idea for a while and did lots of research. I started New Frontiers last summer and launched in September so it has definitely taken me a while. In my defense I like to mention I was still at home full time for all of this so it has been busy!
“For the employer the benefits are clear. A small-medium business can punch above their weight talent wise.”
What is WorkJuggle’s biggest achievement to date?
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