Yes, you heard it right—a talent assessment expert and a DEI advocate telling you to hire people similar to you.

Everyone is saying you should hire people different from you to encourage diversity of thought, foster innovation, and broaden perspectives. These are vital, no doubt...

But when it comes to the most crucial aspect of hiring, similarity is paramount.

What is that most important thing? VALUES.

Hiring people who are in misalignment with your company’s values screams out catastrophe!

Imagine a company that thrives on a fast-paced, high-energy work environment hiring someone who values a slow, methodical approach.

This misalignment can lead to relentless friction, missed deadlines, and a breakdown in team dynamics. The result? Stalled projects, frustrated employees, and ultimately, a dramatic plunge in overall productivity and morale.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

1. Cohesive Company Culture: Employees who share the same core values create a more unified and positive workplace.

2. Increased Employee Retention: When values align, employees feel a strong connection with the company, reducing turnover rates.

3. Enhanced Performance: Teams that share common values work more harmoniously, driving better results.

So, while it's crucial to hire people different from you in terms of gender, background, ethnicity, education, experience, and ways of thought, always ensure that they share the same core values as your company.

Hire for values alignment first, and diversity in every other aspect.

𝗣.𝗦. 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀—𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 ♻️ 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗅

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