Company culture is among the top 5 things people consider when weighing a job offer- Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor Career Trends Analyst
A company’s culture is defined by its core values. Given that millennials put high importance on having careers in which they can make a difference, it’s no surprise that company culture is weighted so heavily by job seekers. Here are 10 employer value propositions from companies who understand the importance of company culture in attracting top talent.
1. Facebook
Before Facebook went public in 2012, Mark Zuckerberg outlined Facebook’s 5 core values in a letter to investors. Here’s the Cliff Notes version:
2. Google
Google’s core values are written as a listicle titled “Ten Things We Know to be True”. They were written when the company was only a couple of years old, and they still drive the company today. You can find the detailed version of Google’s core values here, or check out this condensed version:
3. Twitter
Twitter has been ranked by some experts as having the best core values. Here they are:
4. Riverbed Technology
Riverbed Technology is relatively unknown compared to the other companies on this list, but they’ve made some noise with their core values. You can check them out in a short video on their website.
5. Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has a culture that’s all about having fun while providing the customer with an amazing experience. You can check out the details on their “Live the Southwest Way” page. Here are their subcategories:
6. Nike
Nike is famous for turning their “Just Do It” slogan into a lifestyle. Here is an Interview with Nike CEO Mark Parker that highlights their core values. One of the first things he says is “We believe in potentials. Not limits.”
7. The Walt Disney Company
Disney’s core values echo several of the values of the other companies on this list. They are:
8. Apple
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook outlined the company’s core values nicely in a 2009 interview, which you can read here. My favorite from the interview is: “We believe we’re on the face of the earth to make great products.” It’s short and packs a powerful punch.
9. The Chive
If you’ve heared about The Chive, then you already know why they’re an awesome place to work. Their core values revolve around building community and helping people while having fun at the same time.
10. REI
REI is an outdoors company who truly values its employees. This last Black Friday they closed their retail stores and encouraged employees and shoppers to do something outside instead of shopping. Their core values include:
What do you think of these core values examples from employers of choice? Are any of them similar to your current employer’s core values? Tell me your thoughts on Twitter! (@BPucino).
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