Having a clear set of core value is a fundamental part of building a healthy company culture that stand out from everyone else. Our Core value were first outlined when the company was only a few years old, and since then, very few of those values have changed. These core values point a picture of what our employees might look for: Focused on the user, a specialist at what they do, democratic, serious and and ambitious. Clearly defined values help companies to hire people that will fit with the culture and reinforce important behavior.
While our official motto “Don’t be Evil” is both relatable and relatively easy to achieve, our official mission, “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful” is somewhat less so. However, it’s the challenge that appeals. Most Employees says that it’s this mission, not the perks that keep them engaged and motivated. In Bock’s words , “It’s rare to find a place where everyone actually knows the mission . And then we actually believe it”. Because the goal is “noble” and “inspirational”, it resonates us with you.
“All it takes is a belief that people are fundamentally good— and enough courage to treat your people like owners interest instead of machines. Machines do their jobs; owners do whatever is needed to make their companies and teams successful. “