The European XFEL values - identified and defined by employees for employees

Collaboration - Transparency - Trust - Excellence: Our values are what make us unique as an organization.
We collaborate at all levels. We listen and collaborate in order to contribute to our common purpose. We are responsible for what we do and reflect on how we act.
We value transparent processes and decisions. We communicate honestly and openly and we are encouraged to speak up and present our own views. We have well defined-processes and roles and we agree on clear, transparent decisions.
We value trust-based relationships that respect the expertise and roles of our staff. We are committed to building a trusting environment and are empowered to act with courage and integrity. We act with empathy, fairness, and respect and we value our diversity.
We aim to be excellent where it matters. We support and encourage everyone to be the best they can. We strive to deliver on our mission to operate and grow a world-class science facility.