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Values & Visions

Our approach is founded on our core values:

Excellence
Building on a proven track
record through continuous
improvement of our
performance and
organisation.
Integrity
To act fairly and
objectively between
stakeholders whilst acting
in our client’s interest.
Independence
From vested interest
with full and equitable
ownership held with the
firm.
Sustainability
By taking a longer term
view of the interests of the
community, investing in our
staff and capabilities
accordingly, and deploying
science and technology
imaginatively and with
respect for people and the
environment.
Economy
By achieving best value
from appropriate and
proportional solutions
through intelligent design
and sound process.
Innovation
From continuing creativity
supported by knowledge
from research and our
past achievements.
Reliability
By devising robust
solutions from an
understanding of the risks.
Safety and Security
From our business
approach and through
regard for our staff,
stakeholders and the
general public.
Responsibility
Through clear lines of
communication and
accountability.

As an independently owned organisation, Gifford has a strong commitment to the values of the organisation. Our ethos defines the type of people we employ and the style of our professionalism and delivery. Gifford people are passionate about their work, enthusiastic, loyal and inclusive.

Listening to our employees

We regularly conduct surveys among employees to discover issues that may need to be addressed or improved. Gifford people enjoy working at Gifford as our latest staff survey shows.

461 completed questionnaires – 78% of Gifford workforce at time of survey (2007)

Statement % of respondents in agreement with statement
I respect my colleagues 98
I enjoy the work I do for Gifford 96
I am treated with respect by others with whom I work 93
I am proud to work for Gifford 93
My recruitment and interview process was handled well 93
I have the skills necessary to perform my job effectively 92
I get the help and support I need from colleagues 92
I have some say over the way I work 92
I know what is expected of me in my job 92
I am confident about the future of Gifford 92