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Employers risk losing new hires due to a values misalignment if they're not crystal clear during recruitment about responsibilities and expectations, an Australian academic says.

With workplaces becoming more transparent about "who we are as people", such clashes should be easier to avoid, says Australian College of Applied Professions associate professor and MBA course leader Be Pannell.

"Organisations being clear about their mission, purpose, and values can really be really helpful, but it's also the sort of thing that can be a good part of the conversation to have at the recruitment level.

"[Ask] 'how would you describe your top three values?' and see if that ends up being part of the job fit process..."