HRCap’s CMO Stella H. Kim Recognized Again in Forbes HR Council’s Expert Panel on Outdated Hiring Practices to Avoid
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Written by HRCap, Inc.
Published July 31, 2025
As the workforce rapidly evolves, outdated hiring practices can significantly hinder innovation, reinforce bias, and prevent companies from securing future-ready talent. With business environments evolving with AI, digitalization, and shifting employee values, hiring practices must also transform to remain competitive and inclusive.
Many organizations have recognized this shift and are now beginning to prioritize growth potential and culture contribution over pedigree and technical skills. A recent Fast Company survey found that nearly all hiring managers value adaptability and resilience above traditional qualifications like degrees or job titles.
HR Drive shared that 78% of employers have hired technically strong candidates who failed due to poor soft skills or cultural and motivational misalignment.
To address this growing gap, Forbes Human Resources Council released an expert panel article, 20 Outdated Hiring Practices To Avoid (And What To Do Instead), where 20 Forbes HR Council Members share which hiring practices to retire and which modern strategies to invest in and effectively adopt instead.
We are proud to share that Stella H. Kim, CMO and SVP, Head of Americas at HRCap, was once again recognized for her forward-looking thought leadership with the following contribution:
“In 2025, business leaders and hiring executives must move beyond culture fit and actively prioritize culture add. They must invest in talent that brings diverse perspectives, leads through uncertainty and challenges the status quo to drive meaningful, future-proofed impact. The best hires don’t just align with core values; they amplify them to disrupt, elevate and lead organizations into the future.”
— Stella H. Kim of HRCap, Inc.
This quote builds on Stella’s broader HR philosophy, especially as outlined in her recent Korea Daily expert column, “Companies Now Evolve With Culture Add, Not Culture Fit.” In the column, she challenges companies to move beyond homogeneity and lean into culture-building by hiring those who introduce fresh thinking, navigate change, and unlock innovation across diverse teams.
Other leaders featured in the Forbes article alongside Stella H. Kim echoed the need to evolve outdated hiring models. Bhavesh Kapoor of Intrizen stressed looking beyond past job titles to focus on demonstrated skills and problem-solving, especially as AI and digital transformation reshape priorities. Jennifer Rozon of McLean & Company highlighted the value of data-driven diagnostics to assess engagement and culture instead of relying on subjective ideas of “fit.” Jennifer Morehead of Flex HR supported building inclusive cultures by setting clear expectations, encouraging communication, and fostering connection rather than defaulting to past experience. Their insights reinforce the shift toward skills-first, impact-driven, and culture-add hiring to better prepare organizations for the future of work.
This latest Forbes feature marks Stella’s second recognition in July 2025, following her #1 spotlighted insight in the earlier expert panel article, 17 Ways To Build Stakeholder Trust In The Age Of AI And Information Overload. There, she emphasized the power of purposeful leadership and transparent communication in building trust amidst AI-driven disruption.
Through her back-to-back Forbes features and thought leadership, Stella continues to elevate HRCap’s global voice as she advocates for inclusive, human-centered, and impact-driven hiring strategies that help organizations transform and thrive.
As a future-focused firm, HRCap remains committed to advancing thought leadership that integrates AI transformation with human accountability. We are proud to see our very own CMO consistently recognized as a leading voice shaping the future of work and leadership in the AI era.
Sources: HRCap, Forbes, Fast Company, HR Drive
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