Among those principles are risk-taking, innovation, equality, and respect for all employees. Waite describes Simpson as a leader who treated everyone—from factory workers bending metal to engineers designing new systems—with the same level of respect.“He realized early on that if you take care of your employees, they have a tendency to stay with you,”Waite says.“His famous saying was,‘When you come to work for Simpson Strong-Tie, it’s not a bus stop.’ He wanted it to be a career.” remains an equally strong company culture—one deeply influenced by its founder. Barclay Simpson not only built a successful business but also established enduring principles that continue to shape the company’s identity. “We really live by the values that Barclay Simpson put forth,” Waite says. “On our website are his nine principles of doing business, and we feel those every day. Even though he’s no longer with us, those principles guide everything we do.” Simpson Strong-Tie Fully Stocked Warehouse 60 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11
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