Defining Our Core Values At GRS

Shelby Forsyth • May 4, 2021

Now, you may be wondering, what is a core value? Simply put, core values set the tone for a business to shape the culture and behavior of its staff. These values establish the foundation of beliefs set by its founders to guide employees to make the right decisions daily. If employees are guided by the same beliefs, then it is easier to attain the same goals. Whether it is a Fortune 500 company or a small “Mom and Pop Shop,” core values are chiefly important! 


DEFINING CORE VALUES AT GRS

As you can see on our social media pages and beyond, we talk about our core values a lot. This is no accident! Our core values mean everything to our company and have been refined since our company’s inception in 1974. Guarantee Restoration Services prides itself on having the following five core values: 


  • Honesty: Give transparency and accountability in everything we do.
  • Workmanship: Provide continuous training for employees, which ensure quality of work performed.
  • Efficiency: Deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to our customers.
  • Commitment: Promise to follow-through to the end of each project. 
  • Partnership: Work closely with our customers to resolve a multitude of property damage challenges.


SEEING OUR CORE VALUES FIRSTHAND

After being here for more than a year, I have seen these demonstrated by all of our team members, who strive to live them out every day. I am extremely proud to work for a company who keeps their standards so high. These same standards are the reason we have grown so much in the past few years and continue to grow.

Have you ever heard the saying, treat others the way you would want to be treated? It is pretty common, but it speaks volumes. That is why we esteem our core values so much here at GRS. We want to be that first call that gives our partners a peace of mind when they call us! In order to do so, all of our branches have put teams in place that work great as a team and have a heart that beats as one. There is no doubt that each and every one of us strives to be the best we can be on a daily basis!


…IT’S A GUARANTEE!

Our team of dedicated professionals is available 24/7, for any water, fire or wind or other property damage that needs immediate attention. If your business or home needs our services, contact us at 1-800-349-HELP (4357) or email info@guaranteerestoration.net. For more information about GRS, visit www.GuaranteeRestoration.com


Shelby Forsyth is a Business Development Associate at our Kenner branch. She has been with Guarantee Restoration Services for a little more than one year. To connect with her, visit LinkedIn or send her an email.

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