Message | ZAPPOS.COM DEBUTS ON FORTUNE MAGAZINE’S LIST OF “100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR”
Company Culture Fuels Debut As Highest-Ranking Newcomer of 2009
Las Vegas, NV – January 22, 2009 – Zappos.com, a leader in online apparel and footwear sales, announced today that the company debuted on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list as this year’s highest-ranking newcomer. A major factor in the company garnering this year’s top spot amongst newcomers on FORTUNE’s list is Zappos.com’s unique culture, shaped by the following ten core values:
1. Deliver WOW Through Service
2. Embrace and Drive Change
3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
5. Pursue Growth and Learning
6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8. Do More With Less
9. Be Passionate and Determined
10. Be Humble
“We believe that a company’s culture and a company’s brand are really just two sides of the same coin,” said Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh. “If you get the culture right, then most of the other stuff will happen naturally on its own, including delivering great customer service and building an enduring brand.” |