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This was flagged/dead and I vouched this because I think it is an interesting issue that we should be able to have a reasonable discussion around. Currently we
by rblatz 6y ago
This was flagged/dead and I vouched this because I think it is an interesting issue that we should be able to have a reasonable discussion around. Currently we have on the front page of HN an article talking about what makes a great company culture, so clearly culture screening needs to happen before you hire someone. There also needs to be a check on this very subjective metric though, otherwise it is a way for conscious or unconscious biases to sneak into the process.
- mdorazio 6y ago> clearly culture screening needs to happen before you hire someone No, it doesn’t. An actually strong culture at a company is something that that will be adopted by new employees regardless of whether they completely fit preconceived notions or not. Over emphasis on culture fit during the screening process generally leads to mono cultures that only appear to be strong, but are actually quite weak because they are never challenged.
- tharne 6y ago> strong culture at a company is something that that will be adopted by new employees This is not true. The relationship is bi-directional. Yes, culture can influence new hires, but the reverse is also true. I've seen first hand that the addition of one toxic individual to a small to mid-size team can massively harm the culture of that team. Heck, this is just as true in our personal lives. We've all had that one person who brings down an otherwise healthy group text.