Mission
To positively impact our team members and the communities we serve
So “What does Live the Core mean?” The core of Thompson Thrift encompasses our Mission, Core Values, and Core Competencies. These three aspects make up the culture of Thompson Thrift—why we do what we do, our guiding principles, and the behaviors we are all striving to achieve.
At Thompson Thrift, our Mission Statement isn’t something that we simply put on the wall. We live it every day by making a positive impact and serving our communities in our work and personal life. As a company, we are successful due to our individual and collective efforts and by Living the Core!
Our Core Values
Excellence
Our commitment to excellence means doing the very best we can for our stakeholders across all business services across the company. We believe in going above and beyond with the duties entrusted to us.
Service
Every level of leadership at Thompson Thrift is expected to embody the principle of servant leadership. Putting the needs of others above our own and always prepared to ask the simple question—how can we help?
Leadership
We believe that everyone is a leader in some capacity—no matter the function. Influencing others toward any form of action inside or outside of our company should be taken seriously. Our leaders understand that character plays a vital role in this value. We encourage each of our team members to demonstrate ways we live out each of our core values every day.
Our Core Competencies
Living the core each day
The core of Thompson Thrift is our mission, core values, and core competencies. These aspects make up the culture of Thompson Thrift—why we do what we do, our guiding principles, and the behaviors we are striving for as individuals and as a team.
Instills Trust
Here at Thompson Thrift, instilling trust is as simple as having confidence in one another. When trust is present, team members can admit weaknesses and mistakes, ask for help, accept feedback, take risks, and give one another the benefit of the doubt. These are the essential ingredients for growth, progress, and innovation. As a company, we aim to embody this competency in every aspect of our business, internally and externally.
Communicates Effectively
We believe that effective communication is essential in all aspects of life. Whether you're speaking to a broad audience, small team, colleague, family, or friend, clarity is key to ensuring your message is being received and understood. Communicating effectively also includes the approach or the tone in which you communicate. Treating others with dignity and respect, attentive listening to questions, concerns and interests, and being open to new ideas or change, are all part of effective communication.
Drive Results
Driving results is a team effort. You are aligning with your team's goals, determining strategic action steps, holding yourself accountable, being honest with yourself and others, evaluating progress early on in the process, and often—all these actions are vital to driving results at Thompson Thrift.
Displays Curiosity
Displaying curiosity at Thompson Thrift is actively learning through inquisitive actions and leveraging both successes and failures as opportunities for growth. There is a wide range of benefits for organizations, leaders, and team members that display curiosity—fewer errors, increased capacity to view tough situations more creatively, open team communication, and more.
Community and Service at Thompson Thrift
Serving Our Team Members
Our team members are our future.
At Thompson Thrift, we believe that each team member contributes to the success of our company. We offer our people the opportunity for career path planning and professional growth.
Serving Our Communities
Service is our mission in action.
Service is a cornerstone of our culture, and we encourage participation, big or small. TT Serve, our community impact arm of Thompson Thrift, offers team members opportunities to live out our mission. At Thompson Thrift, we are committed to supporting our team and serving our local and international communities.
Indianapolis Business Journal
HR Impact Awards 2022 Winner: Employee Experience
Thompson Thrift is honored to be recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the winners of the 2022 HR Impact Awards for Employee Experience.
