Continental Properties

We are a diverse group of professionals sharing an uncompromising commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all of our dealings and in our respect for others - our co-workers, our customers and our vendors. We are committed to providing unparalleled value to our customers by performing our work better than it is performed anywhere else and better than we have ever done it before. We accomplish our objectives through an eagerness to embrace change and an unwavering dedication to teamwork, fair dealing, superior thinking, economy and hard work. We are committed to creating opportunities for others by serving as a magnet for the best and the brightest who share our values while offering new perspectives and creativity generated from diverse experiences and interests.  

INCLUSION
​​​​​​​​​​OUR COMMITMENT:

We foster an environment where people can bring their ideas to the table, express dissent, and engage in respectful debate and challenge without hesitation or fear of being viewed or treated differently for their views.

BY:

• Making others feel valued, not just welcomed, for their unique contributions
• Treating others with respect, and apologizing when we do not show up in a way that fosters inclusion
• Fostering opportunities for others, including those that are less outspoken, to be heard while emphasizing our expectation for team members to be courageous by using their voice and being open to receive feedback
• Having difficult or uncomfortable conversations as a means for continuous improvement and learning

DIVERSITY​​​​​​​
OUR COMMITMENT:

We respect our visible and nonvisible differences. We strive to surround ourselves with people that have an alternative perspective or experience from our own.

BY:

• Making our career opportunities accessible to a diverse pipeline of talent
• Building, engaging, and maintaining Teams that are not homogeneous
• Including and seeking input from people that have different and varied experiences
• Facilitating career developmental opportunities for our team members and leaders to understand and support the unique contributions, abilities, interests and perspectives of one another

EQUITY OUR COMMITMENT:

We uphold a culture that instills respect for the individual by providing access to opportunities that recognize varying starting points, backgrounds, experiences, and capabilities.

BY:

• Facilitating opportunities for all to reach their full potential
• Building agile teams that meet each other where we are, collaborate with and learn from each other, and are focused on continuous learning and improvement
• Eliminating barriers to entry and barriers within our environment that prevent participation by individuals or groups
• Routinely examining our assumptions and processes and looking for bias so we can act to create a diverse and inclusive culture
• Recognizing the career investment that each team member contributes and its impact on our success

ALLIES

OUR COMMITMENT:

We listen to understand and advocate for those that are not represented or being heard.

BY:

• Having the courage to speak up when we see something that is wrong or inconsistent with our values
• Having an open and curious mindset to learn, engage in, and care about issues that are not necessarily our own
• Treating people the way they want to be treated rather than the way we want to be treated while maintaining the best interests of Continental
• Listening to each other, asking questions to better understand, and building empathy for perspectives and experiences other than our own

We have created an atmosphere where team members are encouraged to share their ideas, develop their careers in a way that utilizes their passions and skills, and contributes to our success. We work hard because we enjoy what we do and the people we work with. We strive for a highly engaging work environment on a daily basis. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has honored Continental as one of the Top Workplaces ten times!

Our team is made up of people who share the qualities that reflect our core principles, but who have very diverse perspectives. Our success comes from deliberation, debate and absolute honesty. Every team member is encouraged to challenge the status quo while also taking personal accountability because we know that every position within the organization influences our outcomes.

Great careers don’t happen – they’re built. They’re built when talent, ambition, and drive meet in a vibrant working environment.

At Continental, we provide that environment - an environment built through tireless efforts to ensure our team has the right people, with the right skills, taking on exciting challenges. It is reinforced when our people are empowered to do whatever is needed to do the job right. It is solidified when the best and the brightest in the industry are given opportunities to learn new skills, take on bigger challenges, and advance within the organization.

The Continental Cares committee was formed in the spring of 2018 to identify charitable organizations that Continental could partner with as part of our charitable giving campaign. The committee focused on finding charitable opportunities closely aligned with Continental’s core values, beliefs, and work ethic. The three charitable organizations we chose are Revitalize Milwaukee, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Supporting our Veterans through K9s for Warriors, and Honor Flight.

Continental Cares provides multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year to our employees. Our hope is that by engaging with our charities, our team will get to see just how much of a difference we are making in our communities and encourage others to join us!

Continental Leads is our leadership development platform which includes two programs. Company of Leaders is the leadership development program designed to equip team members with essential qualities and skills to build a successful career at Continental. Leading Others is the development program focused on preparing our people managers to effectively lead individual contributors and teams.