The core values state how Management and Staff are expected to relate to their clients, colleagues and ZSSF itself, and how they will accomplish their work in carrying out the Mission and achieving the Vision of the Fund. ZSSF believes that a Fund driven by strong values can deliver to the best and sustainable social security services. In this respect, ZSSF will undertake its operations of providing social security services to its members and the general public on the basis of the following core values symbolized by the acronym RETIREMENT:-

R –  Responsibility and Accountability
E –  Efficiency and Competency
T –  Teamwork
I  – Integrity and Innovativeness
R – Respect and Fairness
E –  Equal Opportunity for All
M –  Morality and Motivated Staff
E –  Excellence
N –  Noble Customer Services
T –  Transparency