Every company has a distinct culture.  That culture is created by the company's founders, is nurtured by its leaders and is felt by its members.  Sometimes, the aspects of a culture are easily recognizable and evident.  Other aspects can be more subtle, but all are very important.  When looking for the right company for you, considering the company's culture should be an important element of your search.  We describe Hovnanian's culture in the following ways.

Honesty and integrity guide our decisions and actions.  Beginning with our founder, Kevork S. Hovnanian, our Company is founded on the principles of telling the truth, treating all people with respect and dignity, and always, always doing the right thing.  As Mr. Hovnanian says, "Keep your word, do what you say you're going to do, and you will be successful.  You will always be able to hold your head high."  Those tenets guided his decision long ago to name the Company with his own name, so that he would always be reminded that his name and his reputation was at stake as he developed his communities.  This principle also guides our Associates' decisions as evidenced by the fact that in our last Associate Survey, 97% agreed that the company expects them to act honestly and ethically.

Ours is a culture of relentless change and desire to improve.  Our Associates are the driving force behind this, in fact, 98% of them say they look for ways to improve their work.  We are forever dissatisfied with the status quo – always looking for a better way to do things, not born so much out of competitiveness, but out of a desire to simply be THE BEST, to lead our industry.

It is a culture that truly values people, wants them to love their jobs, and to build their careers here.  It is a place where you can feel peoples' strong commitment to the Company.  It is a place where people work very hard, aspire do their best work and seek the countless opportunities for advancement.

Finally, it is a culture with an eye toward the future, not content to rest on its past successes – determined to grow and to lead.  This can only be accomplished by our biggest asset, our Associates.  97% of our Associates say that they are committed to our Company's growth and success.  This is what distinguishes K. Hovnanian® from the rest.

As you explore opportunities, ask about the culture, and try to get a sense of it as you meet people and interview.  If you're attentive, you'll know the right fit when you feel it.