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I completely agree that toxic people destroy teams. I just have no idea how to detect that in an interview. It definitely makes sense to immediately filter out
by CobrastanJorji 3y ago
I completely agree that toxic people destroy teams. I just have no idea how to detect that in an interview. It definitely makes sense to immediately filter out anyone who sets off "this person may be an asshole" vibes, but beyond that, what can you do? Some sort of "probationary let's see if we get along" period would probably be pretty effective, but that's unfair to new hires.
- quickthrower2 3y agoAlso culture plays a big part. If asshole behaviour is unacceptable all the way to the top it tends not to happen. Being the only asshole sticks out and if there is a safe way people can complain that helps. Worked at a wide range of cultures on the asshole scale. Being at a zero asshole company is why I will probably life it here even if it hurts TC. Asshole means different things to different people but if someone is power flexing, condescending, aggressive, uses process as a weapon, bullying etc. this is what I mean rather than say straight shooting and direct talk.
- bruce343434 3y agoProbationary periods are pretty much standard in the Netherlands. First month you can leave or get fired for any reason, without delay.
- CobrastanJorji 3y agoYes, but that's because in the Netherlands, after that period, you cannot fire an employee without cause, and firing for cause requires a sub-district court proceeding. In the US, if someone only reveals that they're a tremendous asshole to months into the role, you just fire them two months into the role.