The Importance of Hiring Passionate Employees for Company Success
By
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Summary
The article emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and the company, as shared by a leader at Scale. The key criterion for hiring is whether candidates 'give a shit' about both the company and their work, which is seen as a simple yet effective formula for success.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI mainly screen for one key thing: giving a shit.
They give a shit about Scale, and they give a shit about their work in general.
The first is critical, and will o
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