How would you describe Cornerstone's culture? by Ure https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb Corporate culture is defined as the values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the people in the organization. It's how we approach work, and how we treat the people in our department, people in other departments, our subcontractors, consultants, partners, lenders, and government reps. It's the honest answer to the question, "So what's it really like to work at Cornerstone?" Your comments are anonymous. en-us 2017-10-19 23:22:03 UTC 2024-11-19 06:58:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Your post is anonymous ure https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/198921007 Simply double click on the lights and start typing.]]> 2017-10-20 02:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/198921007 Teamwork https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199186133 For me, my responses are a cliche but hold true to this day: value, pride and teamwork. For so long we were so small. We looked out for each other, helped each other without asking and had great pride in our work no matter how small the task. I feel we are expanding too fast and letting the new employees swim or sink with no lifeguard. Some how we need to get that family unity back. Just don't know how...]]> 2017-10-20 18:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199186133 Leadership by example. https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199583407 We are fortunate to work for a management group who, everyday, leads with dedicated hard work, honesty and openness, and a real love of what they are doing and for the people around them.
Having worked for companies large and small, never have I been with a firm where the door to the partners and owners are truly open to questions, suggestions or simply to ask 'how are you and your family'. Here is a company where you feel involved and valued, belong the work you do or compensation you receive.]]> 2017-10-23 14:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199583407 Empowerment and Trust https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199675871 “Culture” is kind of a buzzword these days that can actually take on a life of its own within companies: some offering outrageous benefits! Sometimes the focus on culture can overshadow the actual purpose of the company. At Cornerstone, I don’t think our culture has been defined per se. 

With that said, I believe Cornerstone’s un-spoken culture is the empowerment each of us is given to preform our part of the job. This comes directly from the trust ownership and management has in us and it feels good. I am blown away every day but the fact that every person here is entrusted with large and/or small tasks and no job is considered insignificant. We are all treated as the integral part of the team and that creates pride in what we do. 

Moving into the future, it might make sense to actually spell out what our culture is. What, besides building incredible homes and communities is our purpose? Oh, and maybe we could add free massages and a company barista! 
]]> 2017-10-23 16:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199675871 Pride https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199745773 I believe what sets us apart is having a team that takes great pride in our work quality--both within our specific job responsibilities and in Cornerstone's delivery of a superior home.]]> 2017-10-23 18:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199745773 Team Cornerstone https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199750351 The culture at Cornerstone is one that values hard work and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Employees are given autonomy and flexibility to do their jobs and in turn they take pride in their work and the company as a whole. Cornerstone values teamwork and hires like-minded people who enjoy working together and helping each other for the common good of the company. Everyone works hard but a life /work balance is important and encouraged as well. I see the culture shifting a bit lately with the increased workload as some employees are more overwhelmed with their own work and have less time to help each other. ]]> 2017-10-23 19:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199750351 Lean; Empowerment with Support ure https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199752635 I agree with all of these great comments, especially Empowerment and Trust and Leadership By Example.  
I would add that Cornerstone prides itself on being lean.  At any other company, it would take 2-3 people to do the job of what each of us do every day.  For me that's a source of pride -- I think we kick a*$.  We are able to do the job of two people because of:
1.  Teamwork
2.  Management empowering us. 
3.  Management supports us.  Empowerment without support is just a way to blame...it's not that way here.  I know I'm supported with help with decisions or advice based on management's experience, or even just their affirmation that they understand I made the best decision I was capable of at that time. ]]> 2017-10-23 19:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199752635 Knowledge is power. https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199773815 A power we are happy to share.  Striving to keep everyone informed and trained in the common practices of our daily jobs keeps this place running.  We understand that we are all connected and therefore affected by everything that is going on around us.  Staying engaged on a daily basis is important.  We stay aware of how our work affects others and we place the needs of the team above our own.  By communicating openly and respecting challenging views, we continuously improve our processes.  Go team!

]]> 2017-10-23 20:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199773815 We don't need a "Happiness Committee". https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199779707 2017-10-23 20:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/199779707 Strong Work Ethic https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200167522 I believe that most of the Cornerstone team possess the qualities that make for strong work ethic:
Dependability
Responsibility
Adaptability
Confidence
Integrity
Willingness to help

It seems that our culture is going through some growing pains, this will be an excellent 
topic to disscuss at the staff meeting.]]> 2017-10-24 19:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200167522 Our Personality ure https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200216727 I looked up the definition of “culture of a company.” What I found that best describes culture is the “personality of a company.” 
 
Some of the things that come to my mind are as follows:
 
Teamwork - enjoy working with each other, helpful to one another and to consultants, construction and sales work together
Strong work ethic – conscientious, puts forth best effort, goes the extra mile, seriousness of the job
Communication – sharing information, both verbal and written 
Energy – fast pace, every day challenges and problem solving, no day is the same
Positive Attitude  - upbeat, enthusiastic about getting the job done
Respectful of each other on all levels
Intelligent leaders – to steer the company through good and bad markets, 
Trust – you are able to trust the leaders to make good decisions for the company
Outstanding reputation – smart leaders with good reputations in the industry  
Successful – long history of building quality homes at all economic levels
Integration – no department works separately, all connected to each other
Appreciation – you are appreciated and opportunity to make others feel appreciated, politeness
Integrity – doing the right thing, being able to depend on each other
Passionate – caring about the job you do because you enjoy what you do 
Environment to work where contributions are recognized
Proud of the product – the final goal, sense of accomplishment by you and the entire team
Pleasant place to work – opportunity to learn and grow
Fair 
Supportive – helped and worked with me during the year my husband was sick
More informal, not large corporate where you are lost in the numbers
A voice in decision making
Grateful  
And one thing comes to mind,  just a little humor along the way. 
]]> 2017-10-24 21:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200216727 We are Family https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200435684 One of the things that I loved most about C3, when I first started with the company, was that everyone was truly a FAMILY! It gave the company that warm and fuzzy feeling that you don't see too often. It showed me how much everyone cared for one another and I wanted to be a part of it! I agree that as we grow, we need to keep the Cornerstone Family together, we need to keep helping eachother, and we need to support one another. We can either grow apart or grow together but the latter is how we got to where we are now! ]]> 2017-10-25 14:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200435684 HARDWORKING! https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200919465 2017-10-26 16:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200919465 Talented & Intelligent https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200920349 2017-10-26 16:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/200920349 https://padlet.com/ure/fvyotbcfb3sb/wish/201332860 Culture is a system of shared assumptions of values and beliefs which is the core of how Cornerstone is perceived internally and externally.
It defines who we are as a group. Cornerstone culture is based on respect, integrity and accountability.
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