In this episode, we discuss how a simple set of words, known as core values, gives companies and employees direction, increases happiness levels, improves profitability, and unites teams. 

When companies get core values right, they become the foundation that all great company cultures are built on. 

We talk about:

• What are core values?
• Why they’re important
• Where companies often go wrong with core values
• How companies should effectively develop their core values 
• How can you ensure your core values permeate through your company?
• Ways companies use core values to reach their business goals, hire the right people, and create a culture for people to thrive in  

We really want to help you explore if your core values are just words or if they are more meaningful. This is not a one-time exercise to be left on the shelf but a complete approach to bringing your values to life. In this episode, we’ve loved openly sharing how our core values have helped us personally and professionally. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how this episode made you think differently about company values and the role they play.

Resources:

HappyHQ insights, Company values and why they matter

https://happyhq.co.uk/2022/10/04/company-values-matter/

Brene Brown, Operationalisizing your organsazional values 

https://brenebrown.com/operationalizing-your-orgs-values/ 

Airbnb, Don't fuck up the culture by Brian Chesky  

https://medium.com/@bchesky/dont-fuck-up-the-culture-597cde9ee9d4

About your hosts:

Janine Jacobs and Louisa Mourdant co-founded Happy HQ, a people-first company culture specialist. In a world where culture is central to company success, HappyHQ helps guide companies along the way. We have dissected culture into 8 key areas and 70 topics. From workshops and culture mapping to policy writing and change implementation we can help across it all.

Janine Jacobs: 

With Director level communications experience, working with global brands, Janine has worked within and experienced many different countries and cultures. With a passion for understanding people, in 2017, Janine studied at The School of Positive Psychology – applying the science behind human flourishing for the benefit of people and companies. And she hasn’t stopped learning since.

Louisa Mourdant: 

Over 10 years’ experience working directly with leaders on people, culture and recruitment strategy. Alongside HHQ, Louisa is also the Founder of I Love My Job, a scaling B Corp accredited recruitment company bravely doing things differently and experiencing huge success. 

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