Why Cultural Add Beats Cultural Fit in Today’s Workplace

For years, hiring managers have searched for the perfect “cultural fit.” The goal was to find candidates who naturally meshed with a company’s values, style, and team dynamics. But in 2025, with workplaces more diverse and fast-moving than ever, cultural add—not cultural fit—is what drives innovation and long-term success. What’s the Difference? Cultural Fit focuses [...]

Why Cultural Add Beats Cultural Fit in Today’s Workplace2025-10-20T13:49:09-04:00

Measuring for Culture Fit When Interviewing Candidates

By Rachel Makoski, Director of Food & Beverage Processing and Foodservice E&S Finding a great culture fit for the organization has become a critical factor in the hiring process. Studies have shown employees who fit the company culture increase employee engagement and add value as individual contributors as well as team players. As we all [...]

Measuring for Culture Fit When Interviewing Candidates2019-03-18T08:52:05-04:00

Hiring the Right Leaders with Direct Retention Search

June 21, 2017 It’s no secret that leaders can make or break companies’ and organizations’ success. Hiring the right leaders is proving to be a challenge for a majority of companies in the United States. A Harvard Business Review article, “When Leaders are Hired for Talent but Fired for not Fitting in” said, “Based on [...]

Hiring the Right Leaders with Direct Retention Search2018-01-18T14:06:26-05:00