I think calling the person you describe a "culture vulture" is being waaay too nice. More like a toad.
Great post, sometimes it's something as small as a pebble in your shoe but the effect is still the same! Either way this sort of personality is disruptive and of no help to the group or themselves!
Kaira: Thank you for that illuminating perspective! I just got rid of one myself! Culture Vulture... I love that term!
Most culture vultures can be avoided if the right questions are asked during the interview process. Many times culture is never discussed at that time. Of course, when we hire people, we need to have a well defined culture to begin with. It's not something that most entrepeneurs take the time to develop before they begin the hiring process. It's also a good idea to have several key people on the team interview and then be willing to listen to their input.
Great Post! Nobody is better than you at word smithing! First Snarks, now Culture Vultures, I love it!
To answer your question (headline); not any more! We have parted ways with our CV's and are a much stronger and more productive team because of it. Of course these types are loudest when they are on the way out, so there was a little backlash to deal with intitially; in the long run the truth always stands tallest.


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