Guiding principle – Our commitment

About us Guiding principle

People at the heart of our business

Our corporate philosophy is based on the conviction that people must be the focal point of our business. After all, it’s people – our customers, partners and employees – who make our company successful. We are GRIESHABER, and we’re proud to incorporate these values into our guiding principle.

We strive to create a work environment where everyone feels validated. We understand that motivated and satisfied employees are the backbone of any successful company. We therefore actively promote personal development and well-being in the workplace.

We also adopt a responsible attitude towards our customers: We are GRIESHABER and listen to them carefully. We make sure their needs always come first. Our goal is to not only offer products and services, but to build long-term partnerships and share our success with our customers.

At GRIESHABER, we see ourselves as part of a larger community – both locally and globally. As such, we feel obligated to take responsibility for social and environmental issues. Sustainability therefore plays a key role in our company policies. In order to consistently adhere to our guiding principle, we make a point of being transparent with all the company’s internal and external stakeholders: open communication allows for the honest exchange of ideas, as well as feedback that fosters the continuous improvement of our processes.

Our mission

  • Characterised by their outstanding expertise and out-of-the-box thinking, our motivated employees develop effective and efficient solutions along the entire value chains of our customers.
  • We create flat hierarchies and the best possible teams, are financially independent and think and act like a small business to stay agile and flexible.
  • Every day, we deliver high quality and generate profit with modern contract logistics solutions, worldwide sea, land and air freight transport, packaging solutions and a wide range of tailored services.
  • Our many locations and our modern fleet of vehicles allow us to perform well in the diverse markets of our customers.
  • We invest in modern technologies and processes and break new ground for our customers.
  • As members of society, we also accept our social and ecological responsibilities.

Our values

  • For us, customer focus and benefit take precedence over short-term profit maximisation
  • We are financially robust, independent and focused on the long term
  • We proactively meet our social and environmental responsibilities
  • We are a reliable partner for our customers, service providers and employees
  • We are innovative and take advantage of technical and organisational opportunities to optimise our business
  • We use our resources (employees, equipment, energy, time, money, environment, etc.) as effectively and efficiently as possible
  • Our company and its managers communicate clearly, regularly and openly
  • We respect laws and regulations and ensure compliance at the company
  • Our thoughts and actions are driven by mutual respect, tolerance and fairness
  • We are committed to the missions of our foundations and adapt our business activities accordingly

Our vision

» We help our customers connect with their target markets and create long-term partnerships by offering customised freight and logistics solutions. «

Our management principles

BE EXEMPLARY

WE ARE GRIESHABER – As managers, we set the example and show what it means to lead a successful and fast-growing company in a humble manner, with people at the heart of our business.

VALIDATE

We like people, refrain from judging and treat others with open-mindedness and respect.

Whenever appropriate, we praise, motivate and validate our employees.

ACHIEVE GOALS

We set clear and ambitious goals that are agreed by the whole company. We help our employees pursue their goals – and celebrate the achievement of these goals together.

EMBRACE CHANGE

We adapt to challenges, markets and customers by actively embracing change. We sort things out openly, purposefully and with perseverance.

SUPPORT EMPLOYEES

We support our employees with their progress and development. This involves cultivating and managing tasks, skills and responsibilities.

SHOW RESPECT

We practise tolerance and respect with our colleagues and take advantage of diversity within the company.

We talk to each other – not about each other. We recognise the achievements of others, comply with the rules and respect company guidelines.

REWARD INITIATIVE

We inspire our employees to come up with good ideas. We urge them to take the driver’s seat.

Positive restlessness and “striving for more” are welcomed and encouraged.

GIVE FEEDBACK

We speak openly about what we like, and where we would like to see something change. We’re happy whenever we receive feedback.

LEARN FROM MISTAKES

We learn from our mistakes (including the wasting of resources), and thereby continually improve and grow.

Criticism is expressed openly and fairly, consequences are discussed together and actions are taken to improve.

COMMUNICATE

We foster open and respectful communication.

Clear communication rules and cascades provide an effective and efficient communication culture for the entire company.

Whenever possible, communication should be a two-way street.

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