Talent searches correctly focus on finding candidates with the right job experience, the needed compentencies, knowledge (including education) & the individual’s personal attributes. All of these criteria are obviously important & needed to be thoroughly assessed, but there is one critical indicator of probability of success that is often overlooked.
- That is an assessment of cultural fit with the specific culture of the hiring organization.
Organizations often refer to having a unique corporate culture. In reality, the vast majority of successful cultures have many aspects in common. Here is an article link specifically related to organizational culture: https://www.trinityhr.net/organizational-culture-part-1/
By using cultural compatibility as a differentiator between candidates, you can:
- Increase the chances of forming a foundational relationship & rapport with your new hire
- Ensure shared values & principles starting on day one
- Have someone whose experience, skills & knowledge is supplement by compatible cultural
Determining cultural fit when hiring greatly improves the likelihood that the new hire will:
- Be successful
- Model the culture in interacting with others, especially important internally for those in a people leadership role, & externally in representing your company
- Stay for the long-term
Cultural fit for leadership roles is crucial because leaders shape company culture, influence team dynamics, and drive organizational success. Hiring a leader who aligns with your values, mission, & work environment helps maintain stability, improve employee engagement, & enhance overall performance.
A leader who fits well culturally:
- Adds to team cohesion
- Employees are more likely to follow and respect leaders who share the company’s values.
- Drives long-term success
- Leaders aligned with the company’s culture make strategic decisions that reinforce its mission.
- Improves employee satisfaction & thus retention
- Poor cultural fit can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover, costing time and resources.
- Reinforces brand identity
- A leader who embodies company values reinforces a consistent internal and external brand image.
In a 4 word summary, cultural fit needs to be a critical factor in the search & selection process because:
You cannot teach culture!
Author: Salvatore LoDico, SPH
The HR Godfather TM
CEO, Trinity HR Consulting, Inc
Trinity HR provides retained searches and a full range of other HR management consulting services & solutions to clients throughout the US. Our clients include:
- Large public & private corporations, start-ups, family-owned businesses (small to large) & NFPs.
- Diverse industries – manufacturing & providers of services
To schedule a NO COST, NO OBLIGATION conversation about your challenges & opportunities, plus how our Team’s expertise may be able to help, email me at SalLoDico@TrinityHR.net or call me at 856.905.1762.
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