You Are What You Hire

Many recruiters recognize the value of understanding the organizational culture and finding people who are good fits for it. However, until the specific traits that make up this culture are articulated clearly, it's very hard to find the right people.
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A talent philosophy really breaks the organizational culture into a general view of what major employee characteristics and traits accelerate or maintain the success of the organization. These traits describe how employees generally think and act in the organization. While each person has different personality traits, similarities are evident after the organization has been around for awhile.
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Hiring managers tend to hire people who act or think in ways that are compatible with their own style and with that of the team they will work with. We all know how disruptive it can be to hire someone whose personal style is at odds with that of the rest of the team.