Core Skills and Behaviors

Every one of us at Herman Miller is asked to develop and exhibit eight core skills and behaviors. By every one of us, we mean every one of us, starting with our chief officers.

Each year, every employee is held accountable and evaluated on their performance in developing these skills and, engaging in these behaviors.

1. Integrity and Trust
We act ethically and gain the trust and respect of others.

2. Customer Orientation
We discover what is important to the customer, internal and external, and respond.

3. Business Knowledge
We understand the overall industry, Herman Miller's approach to creating value, and internal processes that produce business results.

4. Job Knowledge
We achieve and maintain technical and professional proficiency related to our current job positions and areas of expertise.

5. Effective Communication
We interact in a clear and compelling way that builds understanding and commitment.

6. Relationship Building
We build and sustain productive working relationships, respecting and valuing diversity in people.

7. Flexibility
We change course swiftly and purposefully when the needs of the business change.

8. Results Oriented
We drive issues to closure and get the job done.

If these things matter to you, and these sound like skills you want to develop, review our Available Jobs page and submit your profile now.