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said that she wouldn ’ t be able to work for us , until we had fully determined what our culture includes . So , we built a committee comprised of people from all over the organization ; operators , laborers , mechanics , administrative staff , and we asked them , what is F & S for you ?
“ After much consideration , the team decided that family came in at number one , which was closely followed by innovation , opportunity , and respect . In fact , they created our Fiore Pride acronym , which continues with environment , partnerships , responsibility , integrity , devotion , and excellence . Once we had this in place , we added it to our safety vests , and began offering brass pins to employees , who are voted for by their peers in recognition of their exemplary representation of what the specific letter stands for . As a result , these days , most of our team members are walking around with their vests weighted down with success .
“ Besides being a significant turning point in the organization ’ s culture , the exercise has created an environment in which people speak up , listen , and create safe spaces for one another to share concerns . We love to hear about the positive occurrences around the business , but truly cherish the culture of openness and willingness to share that everybody now practices .
Butch concludes : “ Our future is filled with immense possibility . As we continue to build upon our experiences , we are working to determine our next generation of ownership . However , I ’ m confident that it will be owned and operated by wonderful , professional people , who will proudly carry on the legacy of the Fiore family for many years .” ■
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