This case explores the dilemma faced by a multinational company when a valuable executive, who has recently become a mother, requests a flexible work arrangement that would allow her to balance her career and family life. The company, known for its commitment to female leadership and gender equality, finds itself at a crossroads: accepting the proposal could reinforce its consistency with the values it promotes and contribute to retaining key talent, but at the same time it could generate a domino effect that would require a restructuring of its labor policies. Through the story of this executive and the director's perspective, the case invites reflection on the consistency between corporate values and internal practices, the limits of corporate social responsibility, and the impact of flexible working on organizational competitiveness.
