The New England Patriots say that Tim Tebow’s “spirituality” was a factor in his hiring … as a football player. Yes, his spirituality.
Sure, a person’s personal life can play a role in hiring. But we don’t always admit it. Ron Katz and I talk about this in the video below. We also get into how Tebow’s signing may be a sign of the times in terms of:
- The blurring of work and life
- Employers’ greater knowledge of job candidates’ personal lives
- The tension between hiring for “fit” and hiring for diversity
It’s 11 minutes, below.
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