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Problems with hiring for culture fit

Written by Jen Shirkani Monday 14 November 2016

It’s common for people to surround themselves with similar people. This leads to the same strengths, but also the same weaknesses. You don’t have people who will challenge group thinking. Hire diverse people who also have sufficient EQ skills to present their views.

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