Core values should be one of the most powerful tools a company has. They’re the beliefs and behaviors that guide how you hire, lead, make decisions, and hold people accountable. In a healthy culture, values act as a compass, shaping everything from strategy to everyday interactions. But here’s the honest truth: Most organizations either don’t have core values… or they aren’t using them. As an HR Consultant, I often walk into companies where the values are framed on a wall, bu