Core Beliefs at Progressive Business Publications

Our Core Beliefs
We attribute our growth and performance to our strong company philosophy and system of core beliefs. The following core beliefs help us attract and keep our outstanding people:

1. Product quality
We have an unrelenting pursuit of excellence as determined by our customers. Our goal is to exceed  customer satisfaction and achieve customer enthusiasm.

2. Direction
We focus on what we want to accomplish by specializing and building on what we know.

3. Leadership
Our future success depends on our people working for continuous improvement, having a sense of urgency, being willing to learn, open to change and willing to take risks consistent with our core beliefs and core competencies.

4. High-performance environment
Our culture is built on empowerment, quantitative measurements and accountability. We carefully avoid company politics and bureaucracy. This results in a meritocracy where knowledge and fairness dominate.

5. Employee relations
Employees are treated fairly and with dignity. We offer opportunities for growth based on performance. We reward performance, longevity, and measurable contributions to growth.

6. Technology
Progressive Business Publications invests heavily in Information Technology to keep us on the cutting edge and at peak efficiency.

7. Teamwork and commitment
In addition to individual accountability, teamwork and commitment are highly valued at Progressive Business Publications, in recognition of our ultimate interdependence. We maintain a collegial environment, yet encourage healthy conflict over ideas.

8. Decision making
We keep the decision-making process short. Our flat, open structure empowers decision-making to those who need it.

9. Growth
We seek growth consistent with our capacity and core beliefs. We believe healthy companies primarily grow internally, but are open to acquisitions. As we grow, our people grow.

10. Balance
We like to work hard and play hard. We encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work/family balance and we’re proud of our family-friendly culture. Progressive Business Publications’ employees highly value our camaraderie, teamwork, support and friendship – from the top down.