Averting Cultural Crises When Hiring

Culture fit is the glue that holds an organization together. Yet, despite 89% of companies prioritizing it, hidden currents often lurk beneath the surface, threatening to fracture the very culture they seek to build.

Core values and policies are just the tip of the iceberg. Unspoken beliefs, sub-group tensions, and the gap between a person's "say" and "do" lurk beneath.

See below the surface. Extend hiring timelines to witness genuine behaviors. Design activities that expose true values, not rehearsed answers. Explore a candidate's cultural experiences – where they thrived and clashed. Uncover their cultural background's impact.

Hire for the culture you need, not just the one you have. Seek individuals who embody the mindsets and growth you envision. These hires become internal culture champions, organically spreading your values. Every hire shapes your organization.

To prevent cultural breakdowns:

Deeper Assessment: Extend timelines to go beyond the surface. Real Behavior Insights: Design activities that reveal genuine interactions. Cultural Baggage Check: Explore a candidate's past cultural experiences. Evolve, Don't Maintain: Hire for the specific cultural shift you desire. Culture Champions: Empower new hires to champion your evolving culture.

Intelligent hiring based on deep insights builds a thriving culture.

Hire for the reality you want, not what you currently have.