Our Unique Culture
At Wickes, we’re proud of our unique culture.
Each of us here is different, but we all share a way of being.
Welcoming new people and ideas.
Displaying both humility and an ambitious, can-do spirit. This is how everyone here enjoys an experience beyond the everyday’
Our People Promise
As well as our winning behaviours, we’ve also set out what we offer you as an employee, and what we expect in return.
These three themes make up our people promise:Freedom to be, Big on what matters, Empowering you
Our Winning Behaviours
Our people promise is underpinned by a set of behaviours, which all our colleagues understand and celebrate. This is how we create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Can do spirit
First response is never ‘no’, ‘we’ve done it before’, ‘it won’t work’
Move at pace and take a risk (mistakes are okay to make and learn from)
Go the extra mile for customers and do everything we can to give them what they want
Take the initiative and try new things
Humility
We don’t have all the answers (we’re not arrogant)
We look for learnings
We ask and listen
We’re honest with ourselves and each other
We own up to mistakes and share learnings
Winning
Strive for our targets and do everything possible to reach them
Celebrate and share success
Achieve with pride
Take your colleagues with you
Accept that things will go wrong and move on positively
Be at your best
Make every day like it’s your first day in the business
Strive to be your best every day
Walk the talk – never ask anyone to do something you’re not willing to do
Always strive to improve
Learn every day
Authentic
Don’t be anything but you
Be real and honest
Have respect for the people you work with
Have the courage to face into tough conversations with respect and empathy
Be consistent
