Spencer Stuart: Beware of These Common Cultural Myths When Hiring

Identifying and recognizing the true culture of a company can be a challenge, especially if looking at it from the inside. Yet, it’s an important part of hiring a new executive, as a cultural mismatch can make for an unsuccessful hire. As it’s a critical part of the executive search, Spencer Stuart has found the best approach is defining where a company’s culture falls in these two areas: how the organization responds to change and how it views people.

In this article, Spencer Stuart debunks the three most common culture myths:

• Someone “like me” will be a good fit.
• We know a candidate’s style because we know the work history.
• A new leader will change everything.

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