Implications for Your Business
Hire For “Grit Combined”
● Why?
○ 42% decrease compared to average ○ Predicts 17% of turnover variability ○ Minimal time, minimal cost ○ Integrate as a criterion ○ Administer Grit Scale ○ Grit-behavior-based interview questions ○ Scenario about obstacle(s) ○ Attune to language
● How?
Favor “Grit Effort” the most
● Why?
○ Turnover rate fell by .41 units
● How?
○ Isolate effort-based questions ○ Raise continuity concerns on resumes ■ Don’t assume!
Newer Companies, Isolate for Grit Interest
● Why?
○ New companies experience higher turnover ○ Interest holds through structural changes ○ High interest yields retention in high-stress environments ● How? ○ Connect position to meaning on job posting ■ “Start with Why?” Simon Sinek ○ Isolate Grit scale responses ■ Question 1-6
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