We are growing fast and adding headcount rapidly, which is starting to dilute our unique culture. How do we use the People Tools in EOS® to systematically onboard new hires so they live our core values from day one?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When scaling rapidly, it is easy for your company culture to dilute as new hires join the team. To prevent this, you must systematically operationalize your Core Values from day one of the onboarding process.

Your Core Values cannot simply be a list on a wall or a slide in a presentation. They must be integrated into every step of the employee lifecycle.

First, start during the hiring process. Use your Core Values to screen candidates. Ask behavioral questions designed to test whether the candidate actually lives your values. If they do not pass this test, do not hire them, regardless of their technical skills.

Second, dedicate time during their first week to review the Core Values in detail. Share real examples of how your team lives these values, and explain what behaviors are unacceptable.

Third, use the People Analyzer™ tool quarterly to evaluate all employees, including new hires. This ensures that everyone on the team is held to the same high standard of alignment.

By making your Core Values a central part of your onboarding and evaluation processes, you set clear expectations from day one. You build a strong, unified culture that supports your growth and protects your business as you scale.