The Importance of Cultural Fit: Hiring Quality Talent for the Long-Term

According to author and HR consultant Leigh Birnham, who wrote Seven Hidden Reasons Employees Leave, the number one reason that new employees fail is due to a lack of organizational cultural fit. This, unfortunately, means two things: Recruiters have to go back to the drawing board to re-fill the position and, of course, the employee has to begin their job search all over again. Without a doubt, it’s definitely a lose-lose situation. But all is not lost. With a more organizational-specific, scientific approach to recruiting that emphasizes retention, recruiters can turn things around; thereby hiring quality talent that is the best organizational cultural fit for the long-term. Enter Nextaff.

At Nextaff, we know and understand the statistics behind the hiring challenges that recruiters face, which is why we have made it our business to help them not only attract but ultimately hire quality talent with the most long-term potential. We accomplish this with our proprietary recruiting method called X-FACTOR. Using strategically designed algorithms, X-FACTOR gives recruiters access to a larger talent pool, provides selection guidance, and aids both the recruiters and the applicants in determining the best possible organizational cultural fit early on. No more first day surprises. In other words, X-FACTOR helps eliminate buyer’s remorse on both ends, making for a win-win situation with results 5x greater than traditional hiring methods. And with retention being of the utmost importance among recruiting trends for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018, X-FACTOR is not only on the cutting-edge of recruiting technology, but it’s the most solid approach to retention-focused recruiting available.

For more information about the importance of organizational cultural fit and hiring quality talent for the long-term, contact Nextaff today, and don’t forget to download our free whitepaper “Perfecting the Perfect Hire”.

Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”