Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

Remote work debate and hiring lies

Remote work debate and hiring lies
Explore the impact of remote work on psychological safety and discover the truths behind hiring lies in today’s evolving workplace.

The key insights from this article are that Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson is well known for her research on psychological safety in the workplace, which is important for building innovative and healthy cultures. The move to remote work has raised concerns about employees hiding or covering up things, and organizations are trying to figure out the best hybrid work model. The article also mentions that hiring managers and job candidates often lie to each other during the hiring process.

Original article: The Work From Home War Rages On The Right Kind Of Failure And Hiring Managers Who Lie


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