Bleed green
A guide to Formation’s #BleedGreen culture.
Our values, our way, our people.
A guide to Formation’s #BleedGreen culture
Formation is its team; a team committed and driven to supporting and facilitating business growth, both for our clients and for Formation.
Professional in all matters, the Formation team is fueled by the challenges of promoting our varied clients. We place the highest priority on building lasting relationships with our clients, based on mutual trust and respect.
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We #BleedGreen
At the core of Formation are media, website design, and digital marketing, all of which we deliver to the highest possible standards.
We are hardworking…
At Formation, we care about the work we produce. We take pride in putting in the extra graft for our clients, the company, and ourselves. Everything we create is the result of our exceptional best. We welcome challenges head-on – and turn them into triumphs. We excel at being proactive, persevering, and coming up with innovative solutions. We take initiative, share the load, and always bring our A-game to our work.
…because we have work-life balance.
That means we work a 4-day work week – and when we power down for the night, we switch off our minds as well as our Macs, taking home the satisfaction of a job well done. In our extra free hours, we practice self-care. Whether it’s playing football or D&D; going for a run or walking the dog; kickboxing or doing yoga. We take time to be with friends and family. And we still get the laundry done. So, come Monday morning, we log on feeling fresh and ready to knuckle down, hard.
We are honest…
Every member of the Formation team holds themselves accountable. When we make a mistake, we speak up; when we spot issues, we call them out. If we’re struggling to overcome a problem or engage with our work, we reach out. And when a team member falters, we offer them help and understanding. That’s because we trust one another to always do the right thing, for Formation, our clients, and ourselves as individuals.
…because we value transparency.
That means when errors occur, we know it’s because we’re all human. And when we ask for help, we know we won’t be judged. When a team member’s absent, we know that whatever the reason, it’s a good one. And when we see an opportunity to make a difference, we know voicing our thoughts will prompt action, not ridicule.
We are multi-disciplinary…
We have every type of creative under one roof. From web developers and graphic designers to marketing strategists, social media moguls, and creative copywriters. We’re a talented bunch and love learning from one another, professionally and personally. We welcome all commers with something special to share and work collaboratively to achieve enviable results for our clients.
…because we embrace diversity.
20 professionals; 8 countries of birth; over 13 spoken languages; and an age range spanning over four decades – Formation is a creative maelstrom of marvellous marketing experts. Every team member brings their own unique perspective, and when we throw them all into the mix, we come up with fantastic results. We’re passionate, progressive, and embrace the unconventional. We celebrate our shared wins and cultural differences. Need proof? Check out our Spotify playlist.
We are open to change…
We always strive for ‘best’ with an awareness to recognise ‘better’. We are fluid in our thinking and adaptable in our practices. We are open to trying new things, new technologies, new approaches, and by keeping an open mind, we stay vigilant to new opportunities. We believe in challenging the norm. We are forward focussed, and we generate our own momentum.
…because we implement ISO 9001
That means we continually review and revise our practices. We listen to client and colleague feedback, discuss ways to refine our working, and implement change… then we do it all over again. Standing desks as well as sitting, Macs in place of PCs, Kanban software instead of bits of paper. By committing to ISO 9001, we continually seek to learn, grow, and improve – for ourselves, Formation, and our clients.
Our mission is simple: discover our clients’ best path to growth
Formation is based upon a culture of passion, with trust, honesty and respect at the core of our work. A career with Formation represents a commitment to something bigger than the individual, embarking on a journey of personal and professional growth, with one goal in mind: success.
We are innovative
We push boundaries in everything we do, from design to strategy. We always strive to be the best, supporting clients by producing the highest quality of work possible. If we think there is an opportunity to do something a better way, we’ll do it.
Like a family
Stronger than just a team, a mismatched family of creatives from all backgrounds. This brings not only an incredible level of working integrity but also a huge variety of approaches and perspectives, enhancing the work we produce.
Go above & beyond…
…for our teammates, for our clients. We take ourselves and our clients above and beyond! This mindset of development and training combined, with collective and individual hard work, will carry Formation to the next level.
Let’s keep it simple
Complexity is the enemy of usability. We design and construct our services based on you and your customer and not the next fad. We know better than anyone that design is about more than aesthetics We don’t just produce visually stunning collateral; we produce visually stunning collateral that works. Find out more about our website design services.
User-centric
At Formation, ego is the enemy. Our work isn’t part of some self-promotion trip, we do it because we love it and because we thrive on watching clients grow.
Our solutions are based on what we know will help your end-user, not our favourite colour.
Structured approach
Formation is one of just a handful of UK creative agencies with an ISO 9001:2015 certification. This process standard drives our entire approach, allowing for optimum workflow and a guarantee of quality every time.
We roll our sleeves up…
…and get stuck in! If there’s fire in your belly, then welcome to our studio! We are winners. We show grit, determination and a deep-set desire to be at the cutting edge of our industry.
Speak up
Honesty is the best policy – speak your mind and say what you are thinking. Just because it has always been done that way, it doesn’t mean that is the best way. We’re open to change!
Live the brand
Formation is nothing without its people, who live and breath the brand every day. Our #BleedGreen culture is everywhere, from our custom t-shirts to the way we present ourselves to clients.
Bold
We don’t ask for permission. We’re daring and prefer to try something different in order to make things happen. We learn from our mistakes in a bid to be the best
Work hard, play hard
The more we put in, the more we get out and hard work is rewarded accordingly. However, we also let our hair down once in a while with a team quiz day, or an after-work Friday beer at our local! Oh, and did we mention? Our team get their birthday off!
Focus on the user and all else will follow #1 of Google’s “10 Things We Know to be True” policy
Account Management Team
Our team of dedicated Account Managers are the interface between our clients and the studio. They specialise in liaising with clients, devising strategy and ensuring that their accounts receive the work required.
Creative & Media Team
A collection of design experts, Formation’s Creative & Media Team creates bespoke graphics and artwork for our clients, as well as branding and design language for software and websites. Find out about our graphic design services.
Development Team
The Web Development team undertakes the development of our bespoke website projects, using the very latest in development trends and keeping in mind the client’s ideal user at all times. Our Software Development & IT Team has been responsible for the creation of Formation’s remarkable digitisation projects and software offerings, including Glowt, our very own CRM.
Comms & PR Team
Covering everything from social media management and PR to copywriting and SEO, Formation’s Comms & PR Team is the content marketing arm of our studio, ensuring maximum engagement and exposure for your brand.
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