Our Core Values

Show Up · Smile · Support

Show Up, Smile, Support

Our culture is rooted in people — those who live our values of Show Up, Smile, and Support every day. Whether it’s going the extra mile for a teammate or treating every jobseeker with dignity and care, our staff brings our mission to life through service-minded tenets that shape how we show up in the world.

What makes our culture extraordinary is the shared belief that we’re all in this together. From leadership to frontline staff, there is a deep sense of connection and mutual respect that flows throughout the organization. We consistently hear this in internal and external surveys, and it’s reflected in our recognition as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For and a Top Workplace. Our culture isn’t just felt—it’s measured, celebrated, and continuously nurtured.

We are proud of our EDSI team members for living our values each and every day. Check out our awards page to help us celebrate!

Hear from Our Chief Servant Leader

EDSI's Chief Servant Leader and CEO, Kevin Schnieders, shares a bit about the culture at EDSI and how three simple phrases - show up, smile, support - help to guide the organization.

The EDSI Impact - People

EDSI representatives embody our mission. They see through the customer's eyes. We want to understand the most important aspects of any project and exceed prescribed goals and expectations. We want to make a difference. We want to be there when we are needed the most, for people and companies in transition.

The EDSI Impact - Process

Process has always been extremely important to us at EDSI. Dating back to the first time we received our ISO certification, more than 20 years ago, we acknowledge that what gets measured gets improved. The standard processes establish a baseline of behavior that is continuously improved.

The EDSI Impact - Perspective

We believe the best decisions can be made by listening to different perspectives and incorporating the very best ideas from local, regional and national viewpoints. Our local offices know they can call upon experts that are available to support their efforts. You see things differently when you work ON local efforts, as opposed to IN the local office environment. The combination of those two perspectives leads to powerful solutions.