HR BESTIES Personality Hires
Jun 5, 2024
The podcast discusses 'Personality Hires' and the importance of soft skills in the workplace. They explore funny stories about high school awards and memorable sunsets. Also, they touch on the concept of 'sunset' projects and share experiences with unique nicknames.
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Child Hidden at Work Story
- Leigh shared a story about an engineering manager hiding his young stepdaughter under his desk while working at a hazardous facility.
- She intervened immediately, ordering him to remove the child for safety and responsibility reasons.
Cringe Corporate Speak: Sunset
- "Sunset" is corporate jargon for ending or stopping projects quietly after much effort.
- Such euphemisms soften unpopular decisions but mask the frustration and regret of wasted efforts.
Defining a Personality Hire
- Personality hires are defined as employees hired primarily for their behavior and cultural fit rather than hard skills.
- This traditional definition often overlooks their valuable contributions beyond mere playfulness.