How Google's Laszlo Bock Is Making Work Better
How Google's Laszlo Bock Is Making Work Better Enlarge this image toggle caption Luciano Lozano/Getty Images/Ikon Images Luciano Lozano/Getty Images/Ikon Images Google's philosophy about building a successful workforce is based on a simple assumption: people are fundamentally good. That means taking power away from managers, making each employee a shareholder, and giving everyone direct access to Google's top executives. This week, Shankar talks with Google's Senior Vice President of People Operations Laszlo Bock about how one of the world's biggest tech companies recruits, trains, and keeps its talent. You can also follow us on Twitter @hiddenbrain, @karamcguirk, @maggiepenman and @maxnesterak, and listen for Hidden Brain stories every week on your local public radio station.
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