Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead

by Laszlo Bock

WORK RULES…FOR HIRING (THE SHORT VERSION) Given limited resources, invest your HR dollars first in recruiting. Hire only the best by taking your time, hiring only people who are better than you in some meaningful way, and not letting managers make hiring decisions for their own teams. Chapter 4 WORK RULES … FOR FINDING EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES Get the best referrals by being excruciatingly specific in describing what you’re looking for. Make recruiting part of everyone’s job. Don’t be afraid to try crazy things to get the attention of the best people. Chapter 5 WORK RULES … FOR SELECTING NEW EMPLOYEES Set a high bar for quality. Find your own candidates. Assess candidates objectively. Give candidates a reason to join. Chapter 6 WORK RULES … FOR MASS EMPOWERMENT Eliminate status symbols. Make decisions based on data, not based on managers' opinions. Find ways for people to shape their work and the company. Chapter 7 WORK RULES … FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Set goals correctly. Gather peer feedback. Use a calibration process to finalize ratings. Split rewards conversations from development conversations. Chapter 8 WORK RULES … FOR MANAGING YOUR TWO TAILS Help those in need.