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Reinventing HR at Garner with Valentina Gissin
Aug 22, 2024
Valentina Gissin, former Head of Talent at Bridgewater and now Chief People Officer at Garner, shares invaluable insights on innovative hiring strategies. She discusses the unique interview processes at Garner, emphasizing structured case interviews and mentorship. Valentina dives into the complexities of hybrid work, advocating for intentional policies that enhance culture and productivity. She also explores the importance of continuous feedback, highlighting its role in fostering open communication and performance, while addressing the challenges leaders face in implementing these practices.
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- Valentina Gissin emphasizes the importance of structured interviews that simulate real work experiences to evaluate cultural alignment and values.
- The implementation of continuous feedback through tools like the dot collector can enhance personal development but may overwhelm employees and foster competition.
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Bridgewater's People Operations Philosophy
Bridgewater is known for its high standards in talent and experimental people operations. One of its key practices is the 'dot collector,' a tool used to rate employee performance in meetings based on various attributes. While the feedback system encourages continuous improvement, it is susceptible to biases, particularly because ratings aren't based on competencies, leading to potential distortions in employee evaluations. The emphasis on candid feedback and autonomous decision-making has contributed to a unique corporate culture, but the implementation of some ideas has proven challenging.
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