Determining cultural fit — rocket science or ESP?

Has another bad hire slipped through the holes in your interview process? Often the employee’s skills are solid but they just don’t “fit” in with the company culture.

The stilted dance of the entire recruitment process can leave hiring managers feeling dizzy. Follow these steps to ensure that you find partners who won’t step on your toes:

Know thyself
In order to identify people who “fit,” you must first understand your own culture. You have to be able to define your culture with words and recognize the values that shape the way work gets done. Give these values labels and…