Why Explorers are waiting for culture-first matching
"As a designer over 50, I've often been filtered out by ATS systems before anyone even looked at my portfolio. I don't need a hundred applications — I just want to find a team that values async collaboration and respects focus time. BackwardsHire feels like the first approach that actually makes that possible. I'm looking forward to the launch and to finally using it."
🔎 Tired of being filtered out by keyword bots — wants culture-fit, not checkbox matching
"Coming from a big corporate environment, I was tired of endless bureaucracy and job ads that all looked the same. I wanted to find a team where ideas matter more than titles, and where flat hierarchy and fast pace are a fit, not a fight. BackwardsHire seems like exactly the tool that could surface those teams without wasting months. I can't wait to try it."
🕒 Frustrated with slow, bureaucratic hiring — ready for culture-fit matches that actually move
"Traditional hiring was exhausting. I often struggled with noisy assessment centers, vague job ads, and interviews full of small talk that had nothing to do with how I actually work best. With BackwardsHire, I can describe my preferred work environment upfront — things like clear communication and focus time — and be matched with teams that understand. I'm excited to finally have a platform built with people like me in mind."
🌱 Looking for a neurodiverse-friendly process — clearer, calmer, and human
Why employers are asking for culture-fit hiring
"Finally, a hiring platform that breaks the mold."
BackwardsHire is a breath of fresh air in a space filled with generic corporate talk. The "culture-first" approach isn't just a trendy label, it's built on real substance. The questions it asks get to the heart of what truly matters if you want to build a team that thrives long–term.
📌 Looking for better retention and more engaged hires — culture-first seems the right way forward
— HR Director, mid-sized EU company
"We used to hire on gut — now we want to match based on values."
Our hiring process was inconsistent and often led to cultural mismatches. BackwardsHire helps us think differently: instead of screening CVs first, we're excited about a process that shows us which candidates are likely to thrive in our actual team culture.
📌 Eager to reduce early turnover and build teams that stay for the long term
— HR Manager, mid-sized technology company
"We want faster hiring without the onboarding headaches."
When candidates understand our culture before joining, they can hit the ground running. No more awkward cultural adjustments or early exits. BackwardsHire offers a way to make that clarity part of the process from the start.
📌 Hoping for faster onboarding and fewer mismatches in year one
— Talent Lead, European organisation
The data supports what we've always known: culture fit drives success
Culture-first hiring isn't just feel-good theory — it's a proven strategy that improves retention, engagement, and business outcomes. When people find teams where they truly belong, everyone wins.
Join the candidates and companies who've found their perfect matches through culture-first hiring.