We’re proud to work together for the people of Edinburgh – making a positive difference to the city and the lives of our residents every single day. But this can only happen through the hard work and commitment of you, our colleagues, who are the most valuable part of our organisation.
Creating a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh
We’re committed to making a workplace we all want to be part of:
- one that’s open, positive, inclusive and safe
- that supports and allows everyone to be their best self and do their best work
- that celebrates the benefits of our diversity
- where everyone feels trusted, valued and recognised for their contribution.
Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility are the foundation to create a great place to work.
What are Our Behaviours?
Our Behaviours and organisational purpose have been developed with support from colleagues across our Council. They support everything we do to help make our organisation a great place to work.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to work together for the people of Edinburgh. 鈥�
That means we act at the earliest opportunity to deliver the best outcomes and prevent harm for everyone we work with - the city, its communities, visitors and our colleagues.
We do this by living Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility every day.
Our Behaviours
Generally, the way we behave is in our control. How we choose to behave at work – positive or negative – affects our workplace, colleagues and service users. Our Behaviours provide clear and consistent expectations for everyone, helping us feel safe, trusted and valued.
Respect
- Provide exceptional service鈥�
- Be inclusive and collaborative鈥�
- Promote equality鈥�
- Treat others with fairness, understanding and kindness鈥�
- Take time to listen and put people at the centre of everything that you do
Integrity
- Do what’s right鈥�
- Respond quickly to everyone who contacts you鈥�
- Deal with issues early to prevent them becoming bigger problems鈥�
- Be open, honest and think before you act鈥�
- Take responsibility for your decisions and actions and learn from mistakes
Flexibility
- Always help – there should be ‘no wrong door’鈥�
- Work with others to adapt to changing requests, needs and priorities鈥�
- Keep it simple鈥�
- Be open minded and seek better ways of doing things
Our Behavioural Framework
We’ve developed Our Behavioural Framework with support from colleagues. It sets out what Our Behaviours look like when we’re demonstrating them day-to-day at work. Each behaviour has eight behavioural statements that apply to all colleagues and a further four behavioural statements that people leaders are also expected to show.
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