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David Aplin Group: Hiring for Cultural Fit? Here's What You Should Know

According to David Aplin Group, “we hire for cultural fit, first and foremost,” is a statement that can often lead to poor hiring decisions. However, when properly defined, a corporate's culture and values can empower employers to make faster and better hiring decisions.
 
With many complexities, hiring is a process that requires the assessment and weighing of multiple criteria. Nevertheless, “fit” itself is a significant factor in that equation. So where do you start?
 
Here are a few key takeaways from David Aplin Group:
 
  • Hiring for cultural fit starts with being able to clearly articulate what the organizational culture is.
  • Hiring for cultural fit doesn’t mean hiring people who are all the same.
  • Hiring for cultural fit is incredibly powerful when it’s done right.
 

 

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