Culture and values

As a fast-growing company with strong international ambition, a defined and unified culture is crucial to our ongoing success. A company’s culture is created from the way the people within that company behave. At Pernod Ricard, we have a set of values that influence those behaviours. Joining Pernod Ricard means adhering to those core values, as they characterise and unite our business.

Conviviality

Conviviality is more than just a value – first and foremost, it is a state of mind. The Group promotes knowledge sharing, openness and direct, simple relationships among employees to empower teams and foster cooperation among subsidiaries.

How can you help?
Share with others, talk to your work colleagues about what you do at work and outside of work. Have fun while you’re working. Work as a team and support each other. Be serious without taking yourself too seriously.

“Take the time to thank and encourage the people with whom you work. Enjoy what you do – it’s a fun industry”.

National Business Manager

Entrepreneurship

Pernod Ricard is a decentralised organisation, which ensures that decisions are taken as close to the consumer as possible. Group employees are encouraged to take the initiative and demonstrate creativity in an effort to develop their entrepreneurship, one of Pernod Ricard’s core values.

How can you help?
Manage your business area as if it was your own business. Break out of the mould, redesign the mould. Think and work creatively. Be leaders of your business. If you know a better way to do things, speak your mind freely. Don’t punish failure, learn from it.

"Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn't mean it is the right way. This just helps me try to look at things from a different angle or not be afraid to try new things as they may turn out better than how they were before”.

National Account Manager - Coles Liquor Group

Integrity

Pernod Ricard employees work in an ethical, transparent manner, and the company expects its employees to set an example with regard to the responsible consumption of alcohol. Each new employee receives the Pernod Ricard charter, a professional ethical code that covers transparency, respect for the law and the environment, safety, equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

How can you help?
Work in an ethical, genuine and honest manner. Be true to your values, do what you say you’ll do. Don’t try to hide anything. Don’t expect someone to do something you wouldn’t be prepared to do yourself, treat others the way you wish to be treated.

"Integrity to me means consistently staying true to your actions, values and yourself."

State Trade Activation Assistant

Commitment

Pernod Ricard maintains a direct, loyal and convivial relationship with all of its employees. Employees take pride in Group products and are committed to respecting and developing Pernod Ricard brands.

How can you help?
Be passionate about what you do and enthusiastic in your work. Be proud of who you work for. Keep learning and looking for opportunities. Be an ambassador for the Company.

"For me, work is not a chore. I look forward to coming to work every day to work with a team who all have the same common goal in mind - the success of our business unit and the company as a whole. I am always proud to represent our company and to fly the flag of Pernod Ricard."

State Manager – Western Australia