Rearc Core Values

At Rearc, our core values are more than just words — they are the guiding principles that define who we are and how we operate. They shape our culture, drive our decisions, and ensure that we remain true to our mission as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving industry. In this article, we want to share why these values are so important to us, the thoughtful process behind defining them, and what they mean for everyone connected to Rearc.

Why Bother With Core Values?

Our core values are the heartbeat of Rearc. They are not just ideals; they are the foundation upon which our company is built. In a world where change is constant, our values provide a sense of stability and direction. They ensure that no matter how much we grow, we remain aligned in our purpose and approach.

Having a clear set of core values helps us maintain a cohesive and aligned team. Whether a new hire or a seasoned veteran, these values provide a common language and framework for how we work together. They help us make decisions that are consistent with our vision, create a positive and inclusive work environment, and ensure that we all share a sense of purpose in our roles.

Our core values are integral to our success. They are the principles that guide our interactions with customers, partners, and each other. By adhering to these values, we build trust, encourage innovation, and drive results that benefit not just our company, but our customers and the broader community. These values are the reason we can continue to grow while staying true to what makes Rearc special.

How We Defined Our Core Values

Our journey to define these core values began with an internal page that outlined what we stood for. However, as Rearc grew, it became clear that our values needed more structure and clarity to truly reflect the evolving nature of our company and our people. We needed to ensure that these values were not just stated, but also actionable and deeply embedded in our culture.

With invaluable input from our co-founders, who provided a mountain of documents spanning Rearc’s history — from its founding to the present day — we embarked on a thorough exploration of what makes us unique. This research included brainstorming notes, guidelines, and reflections that captured the essence of our company’s unspoken culture over the years. Through this process, we identified twenty-two recurring themes that consistently appeared in our practices and ethos.

These twenty-two themes were the building blocks of our core values. We meticulously condensed them into 10 core values that we felt truly represented the essence of Rearc. This process was not about cutting corners, but about distilling the most important aspects of our identity into clear actions and behaviors that everyone at Rearc could model themselves after.

Once these 10 core values were defined, we shared them with our larger leadership team. What followed was hours of deep discussion — well beyond the time we had initially planned — to ensure that each value resonated with our collective vision for the company. This collaborative effort was a testament to our commitment to getting it right and to ensuring that these values would be something we could all stand behind.

The result is a set of core values that are not only reflective of our company’s history and culture but also serve as a guide for our future. They embody who we are and what we aspire to be as we continue to grow and innovate.

Our Core Values

1. We are people focused
2. We are customer obsessed
3. We empower builders
4. We are engineering driven
5. We take ownership and accountability
6. We experiment, unleash creativity, and strive for excellence
7. We make quick decisions and have a bias for action
8. We proactively communicate
9. We hire and grow the best talent
10. We are future minded

For a deeper dive into each of these values and how they guide our day-to-day operations, please visit the values page on our website. Here you can learn more about how we define and put each of them into action.

Living Our Values Every Day

Our core values are not just principles on a page — they are practical, guiding forces that influence every aspect of our work. They shape our decisions, interactions, and the way we approach challenges and opportunities. By living these values every day, we ensure that Rearc remains a place where people are empowered, customers are valued, and innovation thrives.

As we look to the future, we are confident that our core values will continue to guide us, helping us maintain the unique culture that makes Rearc not just a company, but a community of passionate, creative, and driven individuals.