The Values We Live By

At GISI, we believe our Values are the foundation for our success. Our Values describe who we are, what we stand for, and how we do our work. They call out the best in each of us.

Leadership

• We believe that leadership is about people and relationships.
• We know that relationships grow out of trust, honor, respect and a deep sense of care.
• We are a people-growing company that respects the value of every associate’s contribution.
• We are focused on each other’s success.
• We resolve conflicts promptly and fairly.
• GISI understands that the synergy of all associates creates a leadership organization.

Service

• We understand that leadership begins with serving.
• We relentlessly work to understand our clients’ creative and practical needs.
• We always act with truth-telling and keep our commitments.
• We are committed to helping each other not fail.
• We know that working together as a team is imperative for meeting the challenge of providing excellent service.
• GISI’s name will be recognized as the standard bearer based on the people, products and services it delivers to all stakeholders.

Responsibility

• We know that, first and foremost, our responsibility is to provide excellent service.
• We work hard, train hard, and finish what we start.
• We are frugal, treating all resources as we would treat our personal resources.
• We respect our values, policies and good business practices.
• We hold ourselves and fellow associates accountable for our actions and behavior.
• GISI takes stewardship seriously – of all associates; clients; vendors; suppliers, and the communities where we work and live.

Transparency

• We tell the truth and build open relationships.
• We do not cheat on numbers or stretch results.
• We tell the good, the bad and the ugly; we harbor no secrets.
• We own up to our mistakes and say "we’re sorry," practicing forgiveness with others and ourselves.
• GISI believes teamwork flows from an atmosphere of trust, where open communication is always encouraged.

Care

• We are patient and kind.
• We are not jealous, conceited or prideful.
• We are not ill-mannered, selfish or irritable.
• We care about each other personally and professionally.
• We care enough to do the “hard right” at all times.
• We commit to being a responsible, caring community.
• GISI always pays attention to the success of clients, vendors, and associates.

Celebration

• We celebrate the success of each associate, our larger community, and ourselves.
• We are rigorous in our efforts to create a continuous culture of celebration.
• We use celebrations to recognize people, build relationships, and create positive memories.
• We say “thank you,” “bravo,” and “good job” in daily celebrations with all stakeholders.
• GISI promotes making the ordinary fun and rewarding.

Making Decisions

When making decisions, GISI associates answer the following questions:

• Is it good for the client?
• Is it good for the Company?
• Is it legal, ethical and moral?
• Is it in accordance with our Values?
• Will I stand by my decision?