HR & People Jargon · Vice President level

"Culture add"

"Culture add" means a candidate who brings new perspectives or skills that complement and strengthen an existing team, rather than simply fitting in.

Say this instead: brings something new

How "Culture add" shows up at work

Emerged as the enlightened successor to 'culture fit' after enough people pointed out what culture fit was actually screening for. The shift is real, though it can still mean whatever the hiring manager needs it to mean.

Buzzword

We are looking for a culture add, not just someone who mirrors what we already have.

Plain English

We want someone who brings something new to the team, not just a person who looks like everyone already here.

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