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Our values.

The commitments SHEMIM holds itself to. Eighteen, kept short on purpose.

  1. Honesty

    Truthful in word and action, which means telling the whole truth, especially when it is hard.

  2. Integrity

    Doing what is right even when it is difficult or unpopular, and staying consistent with our principles.

  3. Quality

    Giving our best and improving continuously, even when a partner’s interest comes before our own.

  4. Good citizenship

    Respecting the rules and the common good; a transparent environment, never bribes or undue influence.

  5. Leadership

    Helping others without taking over. We ask people to trust their own judgment and treat us as a reference, not a ruler.

  6. Responsibility

    Owning our actions and their consequences, and treating the admission of a mistake as a sign of strength.

  7. Empathy

    Working to understand what others feel, giving them the benefit of the doubt, and reflecting back the best in people.

  8. Negotiation

    Settling differences through creative, workable solutions, focused on the problem, not the person.

  9. Fairness

    Treating others with dignity, holding ourselves to a higher standard than we ask of them.

  10. Innovation

    Always learning; open to new ideas, tools and methods, and unafraid to share them, even when it invites criticism.

  11. Education

    Learning by trial and error, and making a safe space for people’s fears so passion can replace stress.

  12. Trust

    Built on genuine care that expects nothing in return.

  13. Success

    Measured as daily self-improvement, not competition or rank.

  14. Esteem

    Welcoming honest feedback and constructive criticism as tools for growth.

  15. Privacy

    Handling people’s information with the utmost discretion.

  16. Respect

    Valuing and honoring each person, even when it does not come naturally.

  17. Diversity

    Not everyone shares our values, and that is right: imposing a single ethical standard would stifle conscience, culture and progress.

  18. Positivity

    Working with urgency and without prejudice, and finding joy in the work itself.

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