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R-SPIRIT Core Values Program

Click here to view a video announcing recent R-SPIRIT Award Winners.

The City of North Richland Hills' R-SPIRIT Core Values Program represents the core values that the City Council and all employees adhere to. These values include:

RESPECT

Treating others in a courteous, fair and equitable manner
Valuing differences: points of view, style
Honoring the organization's chain of command
Acknowledging successes and the contribution of others
Following up with feedback

SERVICE

Providing services to our community and others
Solving problems
Helping the customer to understand
Sensitive to the needs and feelings of others
Taking action, providing a timely response

PRODUCTIVITY

Producing results, completing projects - on time, at or under budget
Planning your work activities to achieve goals
Meeting or exceeding job standards and expectations
Look for ways to be more productive while being cost effective

INTEGRITY

Honest communication
Being trustworthy
Following through on your commitment
Acting with high professional, moral, and ethical standards
Supporting the City of North Richland Hills - goals, values and decisions

RESPONSIBILITY

Being knowledgeable and skilled in your job
Holding yourself and others accountable for actions and results
Being loyal and taking ownership in the City goals, values, services and departmental work program
Taking pride in your work
Willingness to take command and initiative when appropriate

INNOVATION

Looking for better ways to do your job
Willingness to learn
Being open to new ideas, new approaches
Willingness to take reasonable risks
Thinking creatively and evaluating options

TEAMWORK

Participating and involving others in team efforts
Listening and understanding the other's viewpoint
Willingness to cooperate with others and share resources
Fulfilling defined roles and responsibilities
Work and resolve differences and disagreements

NRH employees are recognized for incorporating these values into their daily activities with "On-the-Spot Awards," which are presented throughout the year by directors and supervisors. Employees may also be nominated by their peers for the Core Value Awards and Employee of the Year. Recent award recipients include:

Recent Core Value Winners:

Service	Chris Morgan, Police Department
Productivity	Tina Hansen, Information Services Department
Integrity	Bryant Harvey, Information Services Department
Responsibility	Chris Amarante, City Manager's Office
Innovation	Debbie York, Neighborhood Services Department
Teamwork	Lt. Ron Beale, Police Department

R-SPIRIT Award

Recipient	Penny Peterson, Planning & Development Department
Finalist	Phyl Baloga, Economic Development Department
Finalist	Ken Kindle, Support Services Department
Finalist	Lori Newman, Parks & Recreation Department
Finalist	Oscar Saenz, Police Department

Congratulations to all of these individuals!