1 year
Sarah's first year
Sarah Whitfield · Head of People · Northwind Labs
3 October 2026
Five colleagues, one year, a lot of quiet work that changed how we treat each other.
A year ago we had a spreadsheet and good intentions. Now we have a review cycle people actually finish, and three managers who say they finally know what's expected of them. Thank you for the patience it took.
Elena MarshManager
You sat with me for an hour before my first offer call and then let me run it alone. I still use the opening line you gave me.
Aisha KhanSame team
When my team was stretched in March, you were the one who noticed before I said anything. You came with a plan, not questions.
Priya MoreauDifferent team
The 1:1 template you made is pinned in every engineering channel. Nobody pinned it. People just kept sharing it.
Lars JensenDifferent team
You remembered my mum's surgery date and asked how it went. Months later. That's who you are.
Sofia OmarDifferent team
Here's to year two.