Amazing Culture - Consultant Alirity Employee Review

I had the privilege of interning at Alirity, and it's an experience I'll cherish for a lifetime. I've never felt more included in a company. The positive and inclusive work environment at Alirity is something I admire. Whenever I felt unsure or uneasy about a task, someone was always there to provide guidance, support, and assistance. Showing just how much support employees receive at Alirity. There is also support and encouragement from the company for employees to learn and grow. I was fortunate enough to take part in a design thinking diploma alongside doing my work. I also developed my agility skills at a company improv workshop. Agility is one of Alirity's four pillars so it was lovely to see this being incorporated into all the employees through the workshop. My time at Alirity allowed me to work on a diverse range of projects, significantly expanding my skill set. The team was not only understanding but also offered a flexible hybrid work arrangement, which greatly contributed to my work/life balance. Finally, Alirity's commitment to sustainability is something I deeply admire. They even have a cycle-to-work scheme for employees, showcasing their dedication to both their workforce and the environment. I had a brilliant experience at Alirty and I couldn't recommend working there to anyone more. Thank you Alirity!

I thoroughly enjoyed my one-month internship at Alirity, but if I had to mention a potential 'con,' it would be the relatively short duration. A longer internship could have provided more time to dive deeper into projects and further develop skills. However, the internship was part of a four month rotation scheme so it was not possible for it to be longer. Even in just one month, I gained valuable insights and experiences

I hesitate to use the word 'integrity' because it's overused in the corporate world to the point of meaninglessness. However, in all my years working with startups and larger firms, I've never encountered a business so committed to using its values and 'Pillars' as a framework for all decision-making. We've invested in operational improvement this year as well as in People Experience. Both of these are already paying dividends in terms of engagement and overall atmosphere. Healthy debate is encouraged from the bottom up. What's surprised me the most is how willing people are, at all levels, to change their point of view when presented with new or better information. It's a rare quality and it's somehow found here at a high concentration - so you can have confidence in day-to-day and higher-level decision-making. There's a learner's mindset throughout the business. The leadership are constantly learning and sharing their learnings, whether it's technical and 'softer' skills. We have a generous development allowance, plus lunch & learns, structured workshops, and other one-off sessions that anyone can initiate if it will add value. Everyone has the opportunity here to do genuinely exciting work, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun.

We could all do better at asking for, giving, and receiving feedback. It can take a while to get internal projects off the ground due to the leanness of our team.