GS's Eight Employee Principles

1. We must acknowledge and earn the trust that our clients put in our firm and our people, and we must protect their reputation and business. Our experience shows that if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow.

2. Integrity and honesty define our people, and anchor our actions. We expect that our people maintain the highest ethical standards in everything they do, both in their work for the firm and in their personal lives. We respect not just the letter but the spirit of the law.

3. As a services firm, we know that without the best people, we cannot be the best firm. We strive to hire the most talented and passionate people one by one, and provide daily opportunities to ensure they can continue to grow.

4. We recognize that the best development and innovation opportunities come from our clients. We solicit and attentively listen to their ideas and their feedback.

5. Information Technology is the backbone that our people leverage to attain excellence via efficiency and standardization.

6. We propose ergonomic, intuitive and simple solutions for our clients; these are the hardest to develop.

7. We have the conviction that our products and philosophy are the best, yet always seek to improve. Arrogance and complacency are our enemies.

8. Our firm belongs to each and every employee.