Refers to the selection and hiring of employees who will bring diverse perspectives and specialized skills to an employer, often filling gaps in existing staff competencies and creating opportunities for growth into new markets. “Culture add” is seen as an improvement on the concept of “culture fit” which can stifle innovation and lock employers into a cycle of hiring only like-minded individuals.
Related term: Culture Fit
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