If you've ever had to put together a group of people to complete a work project, run a committee or even just order some pizzas, you've probably noticed that some teams just "gel" better than others. … read more

Finding employees that blend with the cultural fit of a company has been essential to hiring and organizations use various methods to determine the fit of an applicant. From personality assessments to interview questions, the ability to correctly identify your ideal work environment as an applicant, as well as a hiring manager, is important. According to Monster, "when hiring managers ask about your ideal work environment, they're trying to figure out if you'll be a good fit for the job and the organization." … read more

High-performing teams are made up of a well-rounded set of personalities. In the same way that a football team - or a good one, that is - can't be comprised of all quarterbacks, you'll need a good mix of people with different skill sets and different ways of approaching a problem to achieve your best outcomes. … read more

When considering aspects of personality to make hiring decisions and build better teams, we've covered why personality matters in the workplace, how to view personality in team building, and even how "cultural fit" can reduce long term turnover. These all discuss crucial elements of personality as it relates to teams, such as how well team members blend together, balance leadership, and overall have key points of their personality that match their career, keeping them happy and interested in their job. … read more

Just how important is cultural fit, anyway? … read more