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How to Use Core Values in Posts (Without It Feeling Forced)

Core values aren’t just for posters in the breakroom—use them to make shoutouts more meaningful and tie daily wins to your company culture.

Updated over 5 months ago

🧼 TL;DR:

  • Add #corevalues to highlight behavior, not just results

  • Keep it real, specific, and people-first

  • Encourage personal stories and everyday wins


💬 Why Values Matter in Posts

Values help everyone understand what “great” looks like at your company.
They reinforce what you stand for—especially when it’s modeled by teammates, not just leadership.

When people see a value in action, call it out.


🗣️ Real-World Examples

💬 “Shoutout to Tyrese for stepping in during the lunch rush with no notice. That’s #Teamwork in action!”

💬 “Monica created a new sign-in process that cut down wait times by 40%. #Innovation all the way.”

💬 “Jalen stayed behind to clean the floors after close because he knew tomorrow was an inspection. That’s #Ownership.”

Keep it real, personal, and behavior-focused.


🏷️ When to Include a Core Value Tag

Drop in a #corevalue when:

  • You’re recognizing a teammate’s behavior or mindset

  • You want to connect their action to the bigger picture

  • You’re reinforcing culture without being preachy

Tip: You can select a value when sending a shoutout—or type it directly into a post with #.


🤝 Make It Easy for Teams to Join In

Some folks might feel awkward using values in posts at first. Make it feel natural by:

  • Leading by example

  • Sharing short stories, not long speeches

  • Letting new hires try it in reply comments or peer shoutouts


💡 Pro Tip:

Make one value your “theme of the month.”
Example: In April, focus on #Teamwork. Encourage everyone to call it out when they see it—even in small moments like shift swaps or helping out new hires.

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