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SAMMONS ENTERPRISES

OUR VALUES-BASED CULTURE

ABOUT US

HISTORY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

LEADERSHIP



Sammons

Our People - Our Values-based Culture

Our strength is in our numbers. More specifically, the strength of Sammons Enterprises and its bottom line is the 4,000 women and men around the world who are part of the Sammons family of companies. We believe people are the key to creating economic value; therefore the values of the individual are important to our success. Sammons prides itself on employing the highest quality people, placing emphasis on ethics, integrity and respect.

Seventy-five years of success has taught us to protect and preserve the values that guide our relationships with our colleagues and business partners. Our values are evident in our behavior and our decisions: how we treat each other, our involvement in the community, and how we decide to invest our time and capital.

We are an ESOP company. And we give thoughtful consideration to making investments. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.

Click here for a short video that provides insight from Sammons leadership about our Mission, Vision and Values.

Our Vision

Through full commitment to Sammons' cultural principles, the objective of Sammons is to perpetuate the existence of Sammons Enterprises, Inc., by creating ever increasing enterprise economic value for the benefit of current and future generations of its employees.

Our Mission

To build the world's premier ESOP-owned company committed to industry-leading businesses, high ethical standards, solid financial performance and a true values-based culture, where every person makes a difference.  

Our Core Values and Guiding Behaviors

We are guided by six core values that are our code of conduct and our promise to each other and our business partners.

Ethics & Integrity
Tell the truth.
Honor the intent of commitments.
Do the right thing, even if unpopular or risky.

Open Communications
Share complete information with others.
Listen openly to the ideas and input of others.
Coach others by giving constructive feedback.

Personal Accountability & Empowerment
Empower self and others.
Ask "what more can I do" to make a difference.
Think like an employee owner.
Meet obligations to others in a timely manner.

Focused Direction & Purpose
Live the Mission Statement.
Identify and focus on your/others Blue Chips.
Clearly communicate expectations and standards.
Make/exceed the plan.

Respect for the Individual
Show appreciation for the contributions of others.
Treat others with respect, dignity and common courtesy.
Ask for and offer support freely.

Teamwork & Shared Success
Clarify roles and responsibilities with team members.
Share the recognition for successes with the team.
Accept responsibility equally for successes and failures.