Today's big hiring mistake

The US Economy has spent the past 4 years adjusting to the "new normal" and it seems, lately that the "new normal" is getting better.  The economy is expanding faster than anticipated, and many companies are hiring again.  Expanding their workforce.

This is good news.  But, I think companies are missing one big piece.  During the hiring process, many companies use metrics, assessments and motivators to see if a potential employee will "fit" into their culture.  Here's the problem,  The "organizational culture" leaders are trying to get employees to fit into, is not their actual culture.  

Have you ever hired someone, or worked with someone who is new, energetic, enthusiastic and excited to be there, and then 2 weeks later, that person has the same attitude and energy level of his/her peers?  THAT is the evidence of true corporate culture.

What the leadership perception of "how we do things around here", (or in other words the organization's culture) and "how we actually do things around here" is quite often not in alignment.   Leaders must make the time and resources to find out what is actually happening in their organizations and then create an organizational culture that supports the vision, mission and satisfaction of the leadership, the employees and mostly for the benefit of the customer.  After all, when all three of these elements are satisfied, this is a "New Normal" where everyone wins.  If this is something you'd like more information on.... please contact me at carolyn@carolynstrauss.com.