Company Values Terms

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• Company values, also known as core values, are the guiding beliefs upon which a business is based[1].
• Core values refer specifically to the essential beliefs that never change, even as company strategy evolves[2].
• Company values serve as a filter for everything from hiring to conflict resolution when clearly defined[2].
• Effective values must be connected to observable behaviors and used consistently in everyday work[2].
• Common examples of company values include ownership, transparency, empathy, curiosity, and accountability[2].
• Integrity means being honest and doing the right thing even when it is not the easy choice[4].
• Accountability involves taking responsibility for one's actions and ensuring the achievement of goals[6].
• Values should support the company strategy rather than sit next to it[2].
• A short, memorable list of values typically contains three to six items[3].
• Values should be evaluated in performance reviews and count for at least 30% of the overall assessment[7].
• For every value, organizations should write 3-5 specific behaviors that demonstrate it and 2-3 that violate it[7].
• A core value is distinguished from an aspirational value by whether the company already exhibits the behavior[9].