Values
Hood Sweeney’s core values are our DNA and have been designed to balance respect for our past and preparing for future success.
Hood Sweeney puts people first through being:
Honest - Trust and integrity are non-negotiables. We have authentic communications to ensure the best outcomes for our team, our clients and the community.
Engaged - We are inclusive, relationship-focused and work collaboratively. We connect with others and celebrate success.
Accountable - We take ownership for our actions and hold each other accountable.
Respectful - We are humble, empathic and considerate. We treat colleagues, clients and community with respect. We honour the past. We put people first.
Tenacious - We are determined, persistent and driven to help others achieve their goals. We embrace challenges and boldly lead to inspire. We don’t give up!
Service - We care for our clients, our team mates and the community. We are passionate and selfless about adding value and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Hood Sweeney is proud to be recognised as a 2026 5‑Star Employer of Choice by Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine, acknowledging organisations that demonstrate excellence across people, culture and the overall employee experience. Hood Sweeney was one of only three organisations in South Australia to receive this honour.
The annual HRD award recognises outstanding performance across key areas, including leadership, learning and development, employee wellbeing, flexibility, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and recruitment.
Tahlia Fergusson, Director of People and Culture at Hood Sweeney, said, “It’s a reflection of the people we’ve attracted, the culture we’ve nurtured, and our unwavering commitment to building a workplace where connection and purpose matter.”
The award reinforces Hood Sweeney’s people‑first philosophy and its continued investment in leadership, wellbeing and development.