Wag and Company was set up to tackle loneliness among older people, visiting people across the North East at home as well as in care or medical situations, bringing dogs to provide companionship. Diane Morton retired from her role as group HR director for Northumbrian Water Group in 2010 to set up the organisation.
What was your first job (and how much did it pay)? I was 13 when I started work every Saturday and in the school holidays. Waitressing, 30p an hour plus tips, less breakages! My first proper job was in recruitment consulting specialising in admin and catering jobs, c. £4,000 salary per annum, the beginning of my HR career.
What is the best advice or support you’ve been given in business? Be yourself. I’ve worked with and for some great people in my career and what I’ve admired most about them is authenticity, hard work, honest communication, and kindness.
