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Juggling work and childcare is an ongoing challenge for many parents, often meaning that many simply give up trying to work as well as paying for care outside of the school day.
When Sealord introduced school-hours shifts at their Nelson Factory, they went from labour shortages to more applicants than they could accomomdate.
Their 9am to 2.00pm shifts are now filled with, largely, mothers of school age children, providing a significant boost for the company.
Sealord CEO Doug Paulin talks to Jesse about making the change, the logistical challenges and the productivity increases that followed.
Sealord chief executive Doug Paulin. Photo: Supplied / Sealord