Founded by James McMahon and Brian Haugh, Chicago Search Group is an executive search firm that does customized recruiting for companies in the technology, cyber security, and finance industries. A member of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices, Chicago Search Group finds the best people for a job position, matching candidates to a company’s culture.
Hiring for culture fit is critical. A company’s culture encompasses everything from its work conditions to employee interactions within the organization and with people outside it. It expresses an organization’s core values, beliefs, and expectations, guiding everything from decision-making to work-life balance. Companies want to hire people who are like-minded in their thinking. When an employee’s beliefs and ethics align with a company’s, the employee is more fulfilled and motivated at work. When there is nonalignment, the employee fares badly and this impacts the company negatively.
Here are some things companies can do during recruitment to increase the chances of finding the right culture fit:
–Understand and communicate your values. Once you clearly define your company’s values, mission, and vision, you will be better placed to judge candidates for culture fit. Communicating these values in ads and other digital media allows you to attract candidates who already share your values and ways of approaching problems.
-Ask revealing questions. Anyone can seem like a good fit on paper. It’s at the interview stage that a good fits really stand out. Ask open-ended questions that uncover candidates’ values and beliefs and determine if they match your company’s.
–Make interviews collaborative. You can even invite candidates to collaborate with your staff to see if they blend well.
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