Hire Every Engineer Like You'd Hire a VP

kept by night sep 12

The article argues that engineering hiring should mirror executive searches by defining a ranked scope, leveraging targeted network queries, and prioritizing candidate fit over volume‑based funnels.

A dispute over the TAB key highlights a mismatch between Microsoft and IBM organizational structures - The Old New Thing
A Microsoft engineer in Boca Raton escalated a TAB-key dispute to his manager, who refused to overrule him, leading to an IBM VP opposing the choice and a deadpan reply ending the debate.
also on IBM, #organizational-health
Nobody is coming to save your career
Hacker News commenters argue career growth is self-driven, not a manager's responsibility, while criticizing Amazon's lack of mentorship.
also on IBM, #leadership, #career-growth
The Boss Who Hates Sick Day Requests - The New York Times
A boss's aversion to sick day requests highlights workplace tensions and the impossible demands placed on middle managers.
also on #organizational-health, #leadership, #employment
Making Good Group Decisions, Effectively
Effective group decisions depend on a clear process, informed owners, and learning from outcomes rather than judging by results alone.
also on #organizational-health, #leadership