Hire People Who Care
14 days ago
- #Hiring
- #Company Culture
- #Work Ethic
- The author emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who genuinely care about the company (Scale) and their work.
- Hiring for credentials rather than genuine interest can lead to a workforce that lacks deep engagement and meaningful contribution.
- Recruiting should resemble courtship, seeking individuals with a spark and willingness to commit deeply to the company's mission.
- The author questions the work ethic in big companies, suggesting that minimal hours indicate a lack of meaningful work.
- Silicon Valley's focus on superficial perks (flexible hours, office design) is critiqued as misleading indicators of company culture.
- A series of interview questions are proposed to gauge a candidate's passion and work ethic, highlighting the importance of obsession and pride in one's work.