The Glossary · Term
Culture fit
How well a person aligns with an organisation’s existing values and ways of working.
Culture fit describes how well a person aligns with an organisation's existing values and ways of working. Used carefully it protects the shared norms that help teams function, but taken too far it can become a filter for hiring people who merely resemble the incumbents. Many employers now balance it with culture add, seeking alignment on core values while deliberately welcoming difference in perspective and experience.