Toots from 2025-01-04
“The key question is: what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who struggle, or …
“The key question is: what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who struggle, or worse burn out?
In my experience, one crucial factor stands out: our relationship with control. Mastering this dynamic can be transformative.”
https://thelsweekly.substack.com/p/the-control-paradox
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I can understand this position & think it speaks to an opportunity to reform hierarchical structu…
I can understand this position & think it speaks to an opportunity to reform hierarchical structures rather than to flatten them. Flattening them entirely is going to create an entirely new set of issues (see: Tyranny of Structurelessness).
“Only 14% of Gen-Z professionals think the traditional hierarchical structure is still fit-for-purpose. Whilst over double the amount (30%) would opt for a flat, team-based structure if given the choice.”
https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/insights/news/blog/conscious-unbossing.html
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This is entirely accurate and has radically changed the hiring process. I added a “Brown M&Ms” cl…
This is entirely accurate and has radically changed the hiring process. I added a “Brown M&Ms” clause to my JDs as a way to try and filter for this, but the hit rate was 0%.
“Skills aside, the rise of AI is having a corrosive effect on the hiring process as a whole. Hiring managers are flooded with resumes that can beat traditional screening processes thanks to tweaks made by ChatGPT and other generative AI tools.”
https://leaddev.com/hiring/6-engineering-hiring-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2025