Tradition

Honouring past practices in modern ways

You may be drawn to organisations with rich histories and well-established values. These workplaces typically balance time-tested practices with measured innovation, honouring their foundations while moving forward thoughtfully. The culture tends to respect and preserve institutional knowledge, maintaining standards that have been refined over time. Work approaches generally reflect this balanced perspective, remaining open to fresh ideas while valuing proven methods.

Companies that care about tradition

Hilti
Who is Hilti? At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner in productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide innovative solutions that shape the buildings, roads, and infrastructure essential to daily life. At Hilti, careers are made real by empowering you to explore the possibilities, maximize your potential, own your development, and create meaningful impact every day. What we do? Hilti designs cutting-edge technology, software, and services that power the professional construction industry. Our technologies support awe-inspiring feats of engineering globally, such as Japan's bullet train and Sydney's Barangaroo.
Constantinople
Constantinople is the first of its kind: an all-in-one software and operational platform for banks. We host and manage a bank’s customers directly on their cloud-native infrastructure. Constantinople’s state-of-the-art platform frees banks from running expensive infrastructure and replaces manual operational and compliance processes with automation at scale.
Allens
As Australia's oldest law firm, we've been there for the nation-building projects, major transactions and reforms that have changed the face of Australia and the region. Together with our clients, we have been part of some of the most significant moments in Australia’s history. We are the curious, the adventurers, the innovators and the trailblazers, shaping the future together.
OwnHome
OwnHome are helping more Australians access homeownership - without the hurdle of a deposit. OwnHome enable people to get onto the property ladder for just 2% upfront.
Bankwest
Bankwest is a leading Australian bank offering a wide range of financial services and products to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Perth, Bankwest operates nationwide, focusing on exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. We’re passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences every day by ensuring simple, friendly service, security and value for more than 1.1 million customers nationwide. We care about each other, as much as we care about our customers.
Stockland
Stockland is one of the largest diversified property development companies in Australia with $14.8 billion worth of real estate assets. It owns, manages and develops retail town centres, housing estates, industrial estates, logistics assets and retirement living communities. Stockland is committed to creating the right balance of social, environmental and commercial conditions for its community, customers and investors.
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Tradition and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values tradition:
  • Onboarding programs that highlight the company's heritage and culture
  • Formal recognition and rewards for long-tenured employees
  • Maintenance of iconic office spaces, branding and other symbolic assets
  • Periodic review and reinforce of core policies, procedures and process frameworks
  • Mentorship opportunities for newer hires to learn from tenured team members
  • Celebration of company milestones, anniversaries and other cultural touchpoints.

Interview questions to ask about tradition

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about tradition? These interview questions can get you started.
  • Does the team have regular rituals or traditions?
  • How do you balance honouring the company's history with adapting to evolving business needs?
  • What aspects of the company’s history or culture are most important for employees to understand when joining?

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