Who we are
G4S is the largest security services and cash management company in the UK and Ireland. We have around 40,000 employees and reported turnover of £1.4 billion for 2008.
More than 10,000 customers, including 50 FTSE 100 companies and the majority of UK Government departments, depend on G4S to provide them with a safe and secure way to deliver their services.
Our Vision and Values
The G4S purpose ‘Securing your World’ reflects our global promise to our different stakeholders to contribute to their success by taking responsibility for their safety and security.
G4S has a clear corporate vision which is communicated widely to ensure our people are clear about the strategy of the organisation and their role in its delivery.We also have a strong set of shared values which we consider critical as they show our people what is expected of them and our other stakeholders what they can expect from us. Each value has a senior executive owner within the organisation, responsible for driving through its implementation. The values are:
Customer focus:
We have close, open relationships with our customers that generate trust and we work in partnership for the mutual benefit of our organisations
Expertise:
We develop and demonstrate our expertise through our innovative and leading edge approach to creating and delivering the right solution
Performance:
We challenge ourselves to improve performance year-on-year and to create long-term sustainability
Best people:
We always take care to employ the best people, develop their competence, provide opportunity and inspire them to live our values
Integrity:
We can always be trusted to do the right thing
Collaboration and teamwork:
We collaboratefor the benefit of G4S as a whole