10 years ago, recruiting for culture fit was all the rage! But was it just a fad, or are there some genuinely useful lessons we can learn?In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott dispels the myths around recruiting for culture fit and explains how (and when) it can be the right strategy for recruiting great people.We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there.---Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: <a href="mailto:podcast@oblonghq.com">podcast@oblonghq.com</a>.Want to check us out? Head on over to our <a href="https://oblonghq.com/">website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.</a>Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:podcast@oblonghq.com">podcast@oblonghq.com</a>.

10 years ago, recruiting for culture fit was all the rage! But was it just a fad, or are there some genuinely useful lessons we can learn? In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott dispels the myths around recruiting for culture fit and explains how (and when) it can be the right strategy for recruiting great people. We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there. --- Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com. Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture. Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.

10 years ago, recruiting for culture fit was all the rage! But was it just a fad, or are there some genuinely useful lessons we can learn?In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott dispels the myths around recruiting for culture fit and explains how (and when) it can be the right strategy for recruiting great people.We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there.---Want a chat&nbsp;with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@oblonghq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@oblonghq.com</a>.Want to check us out?&nbsp;Head on over to our&nbsp;<a href="https://oblonghq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.</a>Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@oblonghq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@oblonghq.com</a>.

04. How To Recruit For Culture Fit (HINT: Don't)

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Truth, Lies & Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast. Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globally. With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great talent. Episodes drop twice a week. Tuesdays feature a global people and culture news round-up, a hot take from an emerging or established voice, and the world-famous Workplace Surgery—where Leanne answers real listener questions with practical advice. Thursdays dive deeper with expert guests from across the business and psychology worlds, sharing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies. Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a large team, Truth, Lies & Work delivers the tools, thinking, and inspiration to build thriving, toxic-free workplaces that prioritise well-being and drive sustainable growth. Also, the hosts are married—so expect unfiltered honesty, occasional banter, and a real-life lens on work and life.

Truth, Lies &amp; Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast.
Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globally.
With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great talent.
Episodes drop twice a week. Tuesdays feature a global people and culture news round-up, a hot take from an emerging or established voice, and the world-famous Workplace Surgery—where Leanne answers real listener questions with practical advice. Thursdays dive deeper with expert guests from across the business and psychology worlds, sharing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.
Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a large team, Truth, Lies &amp; Work delivers the tools, thinking, and inspiration to build thriving, toxic-free workplaces that prioritise well-being and drive sustainable growth.
Also, the hosts are married—so expect unfiltered honesty, occasional banter, and a real-life lens on work and life.

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