Work rules!: Why you should pay unfairly and hire slower (Laszlo Bock)

from Momentum, your daily edge in Leadership 🚀 · host Easify

Google is famous for its beanbag chairs and free gourmet food. But Laszlo Bock, their former SVP of People Operations, reveals that the perks are the least interesting part of their success. The real secret lies in a radical, data-driven approach to management that breaks every traditional HR rule.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Work Rules!," we explore why "trusting your gut" in an interview is a recipe for disaster.Discover why you should hire slower, strip managers of the power to hire their own teams, and why treating everyone equally is actually the most unfair thing you can do.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!

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