There's one genetic factor known for the performance variance against the stress, which is also called "warrior vs worrier": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stre

There's one genetic factor known for the performance variance against the stress, which is also called "warrior vs worrier": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stress-management_b_2671591 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stress-management_b_2671591 IMO, there's Moneyball-like opportunity for companies who can utilize (or, in another word, exploit) this aspect. A tech company may conduct tech interviews with a private environment & a traditional environment, and if one's performance is much better in the private setting, they might be able to offer a job with a reduce salary than the candidate's capacity shown in the private setting.