Culture

A unique approach to leadership

Erve Group is a key contributor to and adopter of Level 8 and the Fluid Organisation

Erve Group has over the years developed a unique way of working, which we refer to as Level 8. We thrive on self-management based on everyone's unique talents and energy to drive things forward. Erve is a flat organisation with influence asymmetry as a last resort to cut through any knots. Information, ideas, and people flow freely. Some of our Level 8 building blocks are connecting communication, no-objection decision-making and three-step meetings.

Connecting Communication

Everyone at Erve is trained in connecting communication (aka non-violent communication). Starting with observations / facts, talking about feelings and needs and making clear requests leads to better cooperation and a positive atmosphere.

No-objection Decision-making

Everyone can make any decision at Erve, provided they seek advice from people knowledgeable about or affected by the decision and provided they check whether anyone sees a valid objection. This makes for more creative and faster decision-making.

Three-step Meeting

Our team meetings start with a round in which each participant shares updates and topics. The topics are then discussed until a next action is defined. This way everyone is engaged and meetings end up being 50% shorter.

Meet the Dudas. Our values personified.

These colourful characters known as “Dudas” set the tone for everything we do.
With a name inspired by “do” (as opposed to “don’t”), and a derivation of “Buddha”,
they guide our company’s everyday work and major decisions.

Our values are a key driver for the company since the beginning.
Each Duda represents a value.

Customer Focus

Our customers are our priority. We build successful long-term relationships. Consistently putting the customer first is what we call customer focus.

Positivity

Our approach involves a positive attitude. There is always a positive side to a person, a situation, and an occurrence.

Transparency

We communicate in a clear way. We are open and direct in our communication. All of our partners know what we can do for them and what we stand for.

Support

Our supportive environment encourages everyone to feel at ease, from staff to suppliers, partners, and customers. By supporting each other, things will always change for the better.

Speed

When we do something, we do it with a sense of urgency. Speed: do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. It results in proactivity and quick service for our customers and our partners.

Quality

As well as producing products of the highest possible quality, we’re dedicated to our people and the planet. We make a constant effort to reduce our environmental footprint and guarantee healthy and safe workplaces for everyone.

Ownership

Ownership stands for really “owning” your job. We do what we do because we want to achieve something, not because we have to.

Improvement

We try to improve through constant innovation. Therefore, we flow naturally with the rhythms of the universe.

Innovation

We thrive on doing things differently. Breaking the mold can lead to our biggest successes.

Energy

We aim to energize others around us: giving energy to our customers, partners and ourselves.

Join our team

We love what we do and have a great time doing it. We’re open to ideas, enjoy a supportive team environment and benefit from a host of professional development opportunities.

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We care

Beyond fashion, we prioritise safety for people, quality of products and care for our planet.

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Growth is what we stand for

Erve (Van der Erve NV), a part of Erve Group, began in 1985 in Brussels, the heart of Europe. Erve Group has 8 offices across 3 continents, and we keep growing.

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