Diversity
Diversity at Parker means embracing the differences that exist in all stakeholders, including our employees, customers, suppliers and communities worldwide. It means more than just gender, race, ethnic or national differences, but also includes characteristics such as educational background, age, thinking style, family status, sexual orientation, religion, culture and disability. Diversity contributes to creating a respectful workplace in which each person is empowered, and has the ability to grow and develop, and is recognized for his/her contribution.
Every company has a particular culture or atmosphere that is unique to it. As we learn to value our diversity, we must also remain aware of that which we hold in common. Specifically, the important values of our corporate culture are an important part of our history and tradition. We want them to be the same at all locations and to be reflective of our continuing corporate values. Some of these important values are highlighted here.
These common corporate values are:
Premier Customer Service - anticipating our customers' needs and exceeding their expectations
Return to shareholders - providing superior value to those who have invested in our business
Affirmative Leadership in Ethics - conducting our business with uncompromising honesty and integrity
Fairness and Professionalism - working together to provide outstanding service and to deal with problems and concerns in a sensitive manner; and to foster an environment that encourages each employee to develop his or her capabilities to the fullest without interference from discriminatory, unequal or harassing treatment
Passionate Commitment to Performance - operating as a results-oriented, values driven staff, focused on achievement, productivity, and accountability
Involvement with our Communities - returning investment in the areas we service and contributing to sustainable growth
Our common interest and purpose is to manage a successful business enterprise. Seeking to develop and sustain a diverse workforce is a commitment undertaken in order to serve all of our customers, and to maximize the contribution of all of our employees.
Each of us takes pride in the high standards of conduct and performance that have always identified us as Parker employees. We resolve together to continue to be a company that will tolerate nothing less than complete honesty, fairness and integrity in our dealings with all the groups that depend on us.
