Building Your Dream Team: Attract & Hire Culture Makers

Beyond Skills: Hiring for Culture Fit

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Growing a tech company / team requires the right talent. We've partnered with numerous high-growth companies, placing over 850 technology professionals from CTO's through to graduates. Through these experiences, one thing became clear: success hinges on finding "culture makers."

Who are Culture Makers?

These aren't just skilled workers; they actively shape a positive and productive work environment. Here's what sets them apart:

• Collaboration Champions: They thrive in teams, sharing knowledge and leveraging individual strengths. Communication is their bridge to success.

• Humanity at Heart: Empathy, support, and courage are core values. They're authentic and act with integrity, fostering a respectful and positive atmosphere.

• Lifelong Learners: Growth is their mantra. They actively seek solutions when knowledge gaps arise. Investment in self-improvement through reading, podcasts, or training is a constant pursuit.

• Change Advocates: High performance isn't accidental. While respecting structure and process, they challenge the status quo. Asking insightful questions and proposing improvements fuel continuous progress.

Beware of Culture Breakers:

Not everyone contributes positively. Here's how to identify "culture breakers" who can hinder your growth:

• Information Manipulators: They distort or withhold information for control or personal gain, eroding trust and creating tension.

• Clique Creators: They form exclusive groups, fostering competition and division instead of collaboration.

• Underminers: Through gossip, sabotage, or passive-aggressive behavior, they try to make themselves look better by putting others down.

• Blame Game Champions: They avoid responsibility for mistakes, blaming others and refusing to learn from failures.

• Selfish Agendas: Their actions prioritize personal gain over the team or company's well-being.

Finding Your Culture Makers:

To help our clients build exceptional teams, we developed YourSpark, a proprietary assessment tool. Over 4,000 IT professionals have completed it, allowing us to identify high performers and their traits specific to your company's needs. By screening candidates with YourSpark, we significantly increase your chances of welcoming true culture makers to your team.

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