Conscientiousness is very plastic across the lifespan. Hiring like this just doesn't work. It leads to the same issues - there simply aren't enough people who f

Conscientiousness is very plastic across the lifespan. Hiring like this just doesn't work. It leads to the same issues - there simply aren't enough people who fit the criteria, so creative bullshitting becomes prevalent to meet the demand. You need a blend of people, including people high in openness (creativity), otherwise your organization becomes a stagnant bureaucracy.