Thursday, April 15, 2021

Integrity and other values



I came across this photo via a connection of mine on LinkedIn and it showed the values from the employee handbook of Honest Burger.

I like most of these points, but the implications of some others, not so much.

For example, point 3 on behaviour. It is fine to think like an owner, but as an employee, sometimes it is nice to have guidance and mentorship from someone like an owner. That's how you grow to helpfully become an owner of your own business one day!

Point 7 on what really is personal hygiene. Not sure how to take it because it says 'Be you, but please take a shower', implying that a lot of people do be themselves by not taking a shower! Perhaps it is me and my elderly attitude showing through, hahaha, but if you can't take a shower, at least take a baby wipe bath! I remember reading somewhere that Brad Pitt was a fan of this, and here's a LINK to that.

As for point 9, I agree with this, just not the way it was said. I understand that using a vulgar word can be used to emphasize a point to others and give an impact. However I think verbally this works but in printing- not so much. I think a piece of writing should be able to appeal to all ages (whatever the topic is) without having to resort to vulgarity. 

Otherwise, I agree with the values of Honest Burger as a whole, and it reminds me of the values of the place I work at. Their values reflect what I have always believed in and abide by, and I think the best example of a manager is one who lives their values through what they do, not what they say. 

The wording of my work place values have changed over time, but I still remember what they were at the beginning. Here they are, and on that note, this is how I will sign off:


Humility
Involvement
Passion
Integrity
Innovation

Acronym: HIPII

Now, off I go to be Hipii! 




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