Company Culture — The Collective Current
Authored by Amy Pilgrim
What is company culture? It is the collective of attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors that shape the overall atmosphere at a company. More than just these things, culture can be easily defined as “how you feel at work.” It’s the vibe — it’s a company’s core belief system and sets the tone for how employees interact with one another.
You never really know a company’s culture until you experience it for yourself. You are a part of it. It’s living, breathing, and constantly evolving. If you are immersed in a company with a great culture, you feel it in everything you do. You feel free to ask questions, or speak up in a respectful manner. You feel valued and appreciated and you are able to bring your whole self to work.
Conversely, if you find yourself in a company with a poor culture, you feel that too and it typically bleeds into your life outside of work, because culture affects not only how we see ourselves but how we interact with the world. A poor company culture can wreak havoc on your overall well-being.
At ABSC, we believe that company culture is more than just a buzzword — it’s the heartbeat of our organization. It is our collective current that drives everything we say and do. Let’s delve into what it truly means:
The ABSC Vibe: Imagine stepping into ABSC. You’re greeted by a sense of camaraderie, purpose, and respect. Our core belief system shapes how we interact with one another — it is the ABSC Way.
The Intangible Magic: Culture defies precise definition; it’s living, breathing, and evolving. When you’re part of ABSC, you experience it firsthand. It’s in the conversations you have, the emails that pass, and the smiles you exchange at meetings.
Thriving vs. Struggling: In a company with a great culture, you feel empowered. Questions are welcomed. You’re valued, appreciated, and celebrated for being your authentic self. Conversely, a poor culture bleeds into your life beyond work, affecting overall well-being.
And we can’t really talk about ABSC’s culture without touching on our values — they are at the heart of everything we do.
ABSC’s Core Values: Our North Star
Our values guide every decision, interaction, and project at ABSC:
1. We Care. Compassion, concern, friendship, and love are woven into our workplace fabric. We genuinely care about each other’s well-being.
2. We Listen First. We hear and understand before we act.
3. We Engage with Respect. Each ABSC team member is unique and matters. We listen first, seeking to understand before we act.
4. We Act with Purpose. Our actions extend beyond ourselves — we aim for noble impact. Purpose fuels our drive.
5. We Deliver Excellence: Whether it’s a grand initiative or a small task, we strive for excellence.
At ABSC, our employees truly embody and live our values in everything we do. Our values lead our employees to accept accountability for their actions without fear of harsh criticism, forgiving mistakes and avoiding the blame game. At ABSC, we want everyone to feel safe and comfortable being who they are and expressing themselves. We are an inclusive workplace.
ABSC recognizes our employee’s hard work and dedication. We do this through a myriad of different methods, one of which includes our Continuous Conversations with your manager. With Continuous Conversations, managers and their employees meet on a quarterly basis to discuss how things are going, how they can be improved and to discuss performance, professional growth, and career development. You determine where you’d like to go and we as a company will help you get there. It is a shared journey that we travel together.
Join us at ABSC, where our culture isn’t just a concept — it’s the heartbeat that fuels our success.