Culture Fit: A Fusion Between Company and Individual
Culture Fit: A Fusion Between Company and Individual
When you dive into the subtle art of recruitment, you discover a world where experience, professional skills, soft skills, and personality blend in a complex dance. However, beyond these elements, lies an equally vital factor for success: fit with the company culture. It's called "culture fit," something candidates and employees seem to prioritize at the top of their list of attractiveness and retention.
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Posted by Marion Pertin on 2023:12:01 14:42:26
Culture Fit: A Fusion Between Company and Individual
The big question remains: how can a company assess this "cultural fit"? The answer lies in making company culture a paramount criterion, a lens through which each candidate is examined during the recruitment and onboarding process. Of course, this requires having a clear vision of your own culture.
With this article, you will delve into the art of adopting a cultural approach to recruit and integrate individuals in line with your company culture.
Culture Fit: A Fusion Between Company and Individual
Culture fit is the magical moment when everything fits perfectly with the company culture. It simply represents the alignment between the company's values and culture on one hand, and the employee or candidate on the other hand, within the context of the recruitment process.
Culture fit encompasses two fundamental aspects:
- The decision by the employer or recruiter to make company culture a major criterion, a true lens through which they evaluate employees or select candidates. More than just a concept, it's a genuine philosophy in human resource management.
- The actual existence of harmony between the company culture and the individual. In other words, this concerns compatibility that goes beyond technical or professional skills: values, mindset, interpersonal relationships, attitude towards work, and even life in general. Yes, all of this matters.
But beware, culture fit does not mean being all alike! You can agree on a cultural reference, share values, and still be very different in terms of background, viewpoints, beliefs, etc. In other words, it's far from cloning, and it doesn't preclude differences or complementarity. In fact, company culture is the DNA.
In the end, the fundamental question is: what is company culture? But, even more importantly, what is YOUR company culture?
Because company culture is simply what unites you as a company and what sets you apart from others. Before embarking on the adventure of culture fit, it's essential to have a deep understanding of your own company culture, or at least plant the seeds. 🌱"