Every month we shine a spotlight on one of our brilliant members and celebrate them as DeskLodger of the Month. For September, we’re delighted to introduce Charles Pickering from Brunswick Group.
A regular hot desker at DeskLodge Beacon Tower, Charles works in opinion research - driven by a curiosity about people, culture, and what shapes our decisions. From hybrid working to jungle-themed phone booths, he’s embraced DeskLodge life and brought his own spark to our community.
Here’s what he had to say when we caught up with him…
I work in opinion research because I've always been interested in people and why they do what they do and how that varies across cultures.
That sometimes I have to give my opinion on someone else's opinion on other people's opinions…
For now, continuing cutting my teeth agency-side, building insight experience across a range of sectors. Then, I hope to do more insight & advocacy work in social impact & purpose-driven sectors e.g. charities, NGOs, academia, public sector, or nature & science-led organisations. Then retire at the ripe age of 35.
All my colleagues enjoy when I take calls from the "jungle" or "crystal maze" phone booths and it often forms the first agenda item - helping everyone to avoid the uninspired back & forth of 'how are you' 'I'm fine thanks, you' at the start of meetings!
I am hybrid - I work in DeskLodge four days a week, and I'm in the office with my team in London on Thursdays.
Hotdesks. Hot dates.
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