How One Question Identifies Culture Add in an Interview

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How One Question Identifies Culture Add in an Interview

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In this episode of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why 'culture fit' is a flawed hiring lens and how a single question can reframe the search toward 'culture add.' They walk through the 2025 study from Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago that analyzed 50,000 interview transcripts. The question — 'What’s a project you started that didn’t exist before you got there?' — is not about past roles but about proactive contribution. The hosts break down why the question uncovers three key traits: initiative, ownership, and adaptability. They also discuss how companies like Pixar and Bridgewater have used similar framing to build more innovative teams. By shifting from assimilation to addition, hiring managers can avoid groupthink and boost retention by an estimated 28 percent according to the study. A practical, evidence-based episode for anyone who hires. #CultureAdd #CultureFit #Hiring #InterviewQuestions #HiringAndFiring #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #HR #HarvardStudy #UniversityOfChicago #Pixar #Bridgewater #Innovation #Retention Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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