Empowering Women: How ATCS Champions Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth
“A woman in the A/E/C industry once told me something that has stuck with me for years. She said she was working like she didn’t have children and she was trying to be a mom like she didn’t have a career. That really resonated with me,” said Brennan Collier, Senior Vice President of Strategic sales at ATCS. “For so long, I was burning the candle at both ends trying to give 100% to both my career and my family. ATCS has allowed me to strike a balance between the two and I finally feel like I’m achieving what I need to achieve at work and at home without sacrificing one for the other.”
Many women at ATCS shared similar thoughts when asked about the benefits ATCS offers that best support women in the workplace. While ATCS does offer benefits tailored to women including paid parental leave, newly renovated wellness rooms for new moms transitioning back to the office environment, a WomenLEAD program that creates a community for women in the company to connect, build relationships, attend career development workshops, and more, the flexibility of the work environment at ATCS is what makes the women we spoke with feel most supported at work.
Work-Life Balance
Flexibility in the workplace serves as a cornerstone for work-life balance and fostering personal growth among employees. By offering options such as flexible work hours, remote work arrangements, and alternative workweek schedules, ATCS empowers women to tailor their workday to align with their unique lifestyles and priorities. This flexibility enables women to better manage their professional responsibilities while also nurturing their personal lives, whether that involves caring for family members, pursuing hobbies, powering through an Orangetheory Fitness class, or investing in self-care.
“The flexibility ATCS provides, including flexible hours and telework options, makes it incredibly easy to be a working parent,” said Caitlin Crockett, Talent Acquisition and Engagement Manager at ATCS. “The work-life balance and support provided allows me to effectively handle both my personal and professional commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing I can always put my family first while maintaining a thriving career.”
ATCSFlex
Flexibility in the workplace is paramount, particularly for working moms and women juggling multiple responsibilities outside of their professional lives. ATCS provides a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule with flexible hours – this type of schedule is known across the company as ATCSFlex.
This flexibility allows women to tailor their work hours around their life- be it doctor’s appointments, children’s schedules, family commitments, or hitting the gym. “On days that I want to fit in a workout class, I leave the office early so I can make it to my class on time. I love that I am able to adjust my hours in a way that allows me to complete my work on time while participating in activities outside of the office that are important to me,” said Madisyn Vinyard, EIT, Design Engineer at ATCS.
ATCSFlex empowers working moms to be present for crucial moments in their children’s lives without sacrificing their careers, fostering a healthier work-life balance. “ATCSFlex provides me with the flexibility to prioritize family responsibilities, like taking my daughter to doctor’s appointments or being present to care for her when she is sick,” said Melene Tolson, Administrative Assistant at ATCS. Danielle Jones, Sales Support and Business Development Team Leader – North Region at ATCS, shared similar thoughts stating, “With a high school senior and a new high school student, ATCSFlex helped me support my children as they maneuvered through the Covid-19 pandemic and back to a post-Covid world.”
Diversity in the Workplace & Career Growth
Embracing flexibility in the workplace not only benefits working moms and women but also contributes to a more inclusive and diverse workforce. By accommodating women’s unique needs and responsibilities, ATCS fosters an environment where women can thrive professionally without compromising their family obligations. This, in turn, helps break down barriers to women’s advancement in the workplace, leading to greater gender equality and representation at all levels of the workforce. Janelle Shank, Environmental Scientist/GIS Specialist at ATCS shared, “ATCS enables me to flourish at work by giving me the flexibility to balance all of life’s seasons while still pursing my passions and achieving my goals.”
By prioritizing a flexible work environment and implementing the ATCSFlex work model, ATCS has created an incredibly supportive and inclusive culture that empowers working moms and women to achieve their full potential both at work and at home.
Transitioning Back to Work as a New Mom
Flexibility in the workplace is particularly important during the transition period of returning to work as a new mom. This phase is a delicate balance between nurturing a newborn and re-immersing oneself in professional responsibilities. Having the flexibility to adjust work hours or work from home, when necessary, can greatly alleviate the stress and challenges new mothers often face.
“From the moment my daughter was born two years ago to now, I’ve felt very supported through every step of the transition into my new role as a working parent at ATCS. With the guidance from our HR team during my maternity leave to the flexibility that was provided upon my return to work, I was able to focus on my career while enjoying life as a new mom,” said Corinne Pasley, Virginia Proposal Lead at ATCS. “Being part of the wellness room redesign made me feel good about my breast-feeding journey and excited for the future moms of ATCS to be able to utilize this new comfortable space!”
ATCS exemplifies a commitment to empowering women at every stage of their career by championing work-life balance and personal growth. By fostering an environment where women can thrive both personally and professionally, ATCS not only attracts top talent but also cultivates a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. As a trailblazer in promoting gender equality and work-life harmony, ATCS sets a precedent for how organizations can create meaningful change and support women in achieving their full potential. With our unwavering dedication to empowering women, ATCS paves the way for a brighter and more equitable future in the workplace.
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About ATCS
ATCS is a leading engineering consulting firm offering comprehensive solutions across a wide range of fields, including transportation, traffic planning, environmental planning, geospatial, site civil, bridges and structures, rail and transit, buildings and facilities, air and noise, program management and project controls, water resources, and emergency management services. ATCS is committed to excellence in all aspects of our work, ethical business practices, client-focused service delivery, and social responsibility towards the communities we serve and operate in. Learn more at atcsplc.com and stay connected with ATCS on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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