What are these? This was a question asked during an “Ask the CEO” segment in a recent All Hands Meeting, during which Mr. Shroder presented the core values represent ethics, morals, honesty, integrity, sincerity, and a host of other positive attributes that make FTI an excellent company to work with and a great company to work for. These are foundational to who we are as FTI – our identity. One might reason that all four of the 4Cs should be considered “core values.” We decided it would be a clearer, stronger message to call out and highlight three key beliefs and refer to the others collectively as “core values.”

FTI as a company is committed to who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are committed to our employees – that they are treated well, that they have good work to do, and that they are compensated fairly. Our company and our employees are committed to our customers – that we provide the technologies and services they need to accomplish their missions, that we do so in full compliance with all contractual requirements, and that we deliver high value at a fair and reasonable cost. We also are committed to the FTI shareholders – this is an employee-owned company, and the shareholders have our commitment to preserving and growing the value of their investment.

FTI is a company of people who care deeply about the condition of other people. We believe compassion is essential for maintaining the human connection, since at its heart this is a people business. Not only do we care for employees in the way a company should, but we care individually and personally about each one, and about their families and the communities in which we all work and live. The same could be said about our customers; FTI cares about the people associated with the organizations, contracts, and projects that make up our customer base.

Charity, which is known as our “4th C.” Our Founder believed strongly in the principle, “Love your neighbor.” That belief was demonstrated in his pattern of giving generously to various charitable and community organizations, causes, and events. Further, it was demonstrated by his selflessly arranging that the ownership of FTI would transfer fully into the hands of FTI employees after he was gone. FTI strives to encourage and support our employees to develop and maintain a spirit of charity by volunteering their time, attention, efforts, and resources to any of a wide range of charitable or community outreach activities. We encourage this by supporting our employees’ efforts with financial and other resources. Employees are encouraged to make recommendations for FTI to provide charitable contributions. Each recommendation is reviewed and processed by an all-volunteer committee of employees, the “4th C Committee,” that operates under a Charter, authorized by corporate policy. The highest priority for receiving FTI funding is events or activities that involve multiple employees who demonstrate their own passion by donating their time and other resources.