This episode covers the integral link between company culture and hiring. Learn from the enlightening journey of 10x Genomics, a life sciences pioneer with over 25 groundbreaking products under its belt. The company’s Chief People Officer, Dr. Rebecca Port, shares her unfiltered insights, explaining how 10x Genomics shapes its culture through a unique and selective recruitment process.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- The risks of oversimplifying culture: Why catchy phrases can be limiting.
- How a "warts and all" approach to recruitment can empower candidates to self-select.
- The importance of feedback and how 10x Genomics has institutionalized it.
- The one mindset Dr. Port aims to foster at 10x.
- Book recommendation for HR enthusiasts: "Big Potential" by Shawn Achor on networks of happiness.
The Culture Code