Bread Financial

Katona Pitts, Position Management Analyst, Talent Acquisition Member of the “Women Connect” Business Resource Group Why Women Connect? My interest started with my love and passion to mentor. I have participated in the creation and facilitation of an amazing mentoring sponsorship program. Women have been able to connect to form mentoring relationships, enabling career development and mutual encouragement. Tips on work-life balance? To achieve a balance between work and real-life existence, I turn off my internal "on duty" sign when I’m not working. I believe we have to give LIFE that same 110% of our energy that we give our work. I consider myself a "go-getter" in the workplace, so I remind myself to have that same focus when I'm spending time with friends and family. What inspires you? When I am feeling drained, uninspired, or unmotivated, I try picturing myself in the shoes those less fortunate. I have been given the ability to move, function, dream, and exist without limitations and when I pause for a second to think about that, I get instantly inspired to push forward.

Bread Financial has spent two years and nearly $15 million redesigning its Easton-area offices to accommodate the way employees now work. There are common themes of flexibility and equity throughout the space, which was redesigned by Unispace. Most employees don't have assigned desks, but can reserve them. "That's part of our equity push, you can sit wherever, regardless of your title," said Brandy Sullivan, SVP of People and Culture. Employees are encouraged to move to different spaces depending on the work. There is music on in some areas and off in others. There also is different lighting to cater to employee choice. The conference rooms have increased in number and size to encourage collaboration. Our cafe area now looks more like a Starbucks, with semi-circle booths, tables and other gathering areas. There is also a game room with arcade games and a pool table. Read the full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/31/bread-financial-office-tour.html