Our Values

Our Values

In 2007 UCS Solutions engaged in a project that facilitated a common understanding of who we are and what we value. The innovative process of extracting, based on input from everyone in our company, a unique formula of what is important to do more of and what is important to do less of. The fun but serious journey resulted in a culture and values formula that we can all associate with, live, and be proud of.

Our Top Line Principles - Have To Have

A business that cares about people

Fair and consistent
Investing time and energy
The glue that holds us together

 

A stimulating work environment

Inspired and motivated people
Challenging and exciting work
Vibrant work place

 

Attract and retain the best people

Creating opportunities for growth
Passionate and proud
The place to be

 

Embracing transformation and diversity

Valuing differences
Socially responsible and involved
Welcoming positive change

 

Great customer service

Walking in the customer’s shoes
Go the extra mile
Meeting and managing expectation

 

Inspiring leadership

Clear vision and direction
A strong sense of purpose
Involved with our people

 

Industry experts and thought leaders

Creating the conversation
In touch with client and market trends
Relevant and insightful advice

 

Proactive mindsets

Anticipate
Clear focus
Make it happen

 

Quality solution

Tailored for our client’s need
Reliable and robust
Continually raising the bar

 

Strong relationships

Trusted advisers
Strong networks and strategic partnerships
Connected at all levels

 

Team work

One team – one vision
Working together to achieve success
Helping others to win

 

Our Bottom Line Principles - Can't Afford To Have

Accepting mediocrity

Tomorrow is another day
Tolerating poor performance
Failure to deal with the tough issues

 

Arrogant and complacent

Thinking we know it all
Not prepared to be wrong
Resting on our laurels

 

Inadequately equipped and resourced

Not enough of the right people
Under invested in tools and technology
Overly dependant on key people

 

Indecisive

Poor prioritization
Over analyzing
Too many people in the process

 

Lack of accountability

Waiting to be told what to do
Assuming someone else is doing it
Disempowered

 

Lack of dedication and commitment

Just a job attitude
Missing deadlines
Dead people working (mentally and emotionally disengaged)

 

Negative attitudes

Seeing only problems not solutions
Doom and gloom merchants
Contaminating others

 

Not getting the basics right

Failure to clarify and meet basic service requirements
Making the same mistakes over and over
Not sticking to agreed processes and required controls

Over promise and under deliver

Unrealistic commitments
Failing to follow through
Letting people down

Politics

Protecting your turf
Corridor talk
Hidden agendas

Poor communication

Failure to speak up
Not listening
Lack of feedback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun

“We bring fun and enjoyment into our work and into our relationships. After all, we each only have one life. So we make work fun. And we celebrate the joy of solving problems.”

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