At Parker, empowerment is more than a word, it is the foundation of our business strategy. We know that in order to achieve our goals of premier customer service, financial performance and profitable growth, we rely on the engagement of our 60,000 + employees worldwide.

We define empowerment as the individuals ability to do their best work. An empowered workforce is one in which each person has the information, tools and skills needed to be productive and establish positive relationships. We value individual contribution and collective effort.

Through the use of employee surveys we gather input on an annual basis, establish action plans and check our progress towards creating a workplace which supports everyone's success.