OUR CULTURE

A place for everyone to grow

ISS is a great place to work wherever you are in the world – because of our people. At ISS you are part of a big family. And it’s a family where you can be yourself. From our origins in 1901, we have been a people organization with a strong belief that individuals who work together make a difference.

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At ISS, you have the freedom to pursue your ambitions.”

Henrik Seierø, an ISS chef in Denmark, is passionate about providing sustainable meals that will make people – and the planet – healthier, one bite at a time.

OUR CULTURE

At ISS, we have purpose

Our people create exceptional service moments that make the world work better. They are the face of ISS and the driving force for thousands of organizations around the world. Everywhere we work, we treat as our own place. We help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families.

People who make a difference

We embrace and encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, cultural and educational background. Our diverse workforce is recognized as a key competitive advantage and a vital asset in our long-term sustainable business success. Our inclusive culture empowers our people, and make us more creative, productive, and attractive as a workplace.

A safe place

We prioritize your well-being of our people. We take all steps necessary to prevent accidents and injury arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work. That includes the necessary training and equipment. In fact, safety is critical to our success -- we want all our people to be happy and to return home safe and well every day.

Our people get long-term career opportunities in ISS

At ISS, people get support – including formal learning and development programs – for a long-term career that can develop in many directions. In such a diverse company, one of the key things people have in common is that they have grown and discovered new, exciting paths on their professional journey.

We celebrate great people

We always recognize and celebrate our people’s successes. Our Apple Awards are given throughout the year, with a global winner announced each spring at the Global Leadership Conference. We all share that success when they reach the stage. Because when we get things right, it enhances lives and makes the world work better – and that is what drives us.

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OUR VALUES

Bringing our purpose to life

Each ISS employee plays a key part in connecting people and places to make the world work better. That is why we believe in – and live by – the ISS values, which guide us to be great service professionals and responsible citizens.

Honesty

At ISS, we have a proud heritage of fairness, equality and inclusion. Every day, we strive to create a culture of open communication and collaboration, where differences and individual contributions are respected and celebrated.

Responsibility

The health and well-being of our people and those we serve is our number one priority. We want our people to be happy, to feel valued and to thrive. This means putting all our efforts into creating safe and nurturing working environments, and enhancing the communities we work within.

Entrepreneurship

At ISS, we lead by example. That means empowering people to act and innovate; whether that be to suggest improvements and better ways of working, or to call out behavior which undermines our vision and values. Our people know they are empowered to do the right thing.

Quality

Our people are part of one big global family that all share the same purpose – delivering exceptional service experiences. We provide a skilled, empowered and motivated workforce who seek to deliver the highest standards 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Diversity is the wealth of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that we all bring to the workplace, and inclusion is what unlocks this tremendous capability."

Eric Stallworth, ISS Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, Americas

PEOPLE MAKE PLACES

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