Be transparent when interviewing to establish cultural fit
When interviewing candidates or being interviewed for a role, I have found that there can be a lack of transparency within organizations. While the interview process is not the time to inform a candidate of all the problems plaguing an organization, it is a time to be up front about the challenges they’ll face. Then you can get a sense of whether they’re interested or not.
I once worked for an organization where I noticed their job ads said they had a “fast-paced” environment. The only thing fast-paced about this place was the speed at which employees rushed for the exits when they had finished their eight hours of work.
If you’re recruiting candidates while hiding all the nitty gritty and pretending the organization is something it isn’t, you can come unstuck. This is particularly relevant if you want to attract a high performer. High performers are far less likely to tolerate an unacceptable role because they have the skills, credentials and confidence to find other employment more easily.