Our purpose and behaviours
Our purpose is to work together for the people of Edinburgh. We all want to do the best for the people we work for and with. By keeping this purpose in mind, we can focus our tasks and bring our best to work each day.
Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility are the foundation for driving positive change in our workplace and generally, the way we behave is in our control. How we choose to behave at work – positive or negative – affects our workplace, colleagues and service users. Our Behaviours provide clear and consistent expectations for everyone, helping us feel safe, trusted and valued.
We’re committed to making a workplace we all want to be part of
- one that’s open, positive, inclusive and safe
- that supports and allows everyone to be their best self and do their best work
- that celebrates the benefits of our diversity
- where everyone feels trusted, valued and recognised for their contribution.
Our Behaviours are the foundation to create a great place to work.
Our Behaviours
Respect
- We provide exceptional service.
- We’re inclusive and collaborative.
- We promote equality.
- We treat others with fairness, understanding and kindness.
- We take time to listen and put people at the centre of everything we do.
Integrity
- We do what’s right.
- We respond quickly to everyone who contacts us.
- We deal with issues early to prevent them becoming bigger problems.
- We’re open, honest and we think before we act.
- We take responsibility for our decisions and actions and learn from mistakes.
Flexibility
- We always help – there should be ‘no wrong door’.
- We work with others to adapt to changing requests, needs and priorities.
- We keep it simple.
- We’re open minded and seek better ways of doing things.