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“Then they show up at the door and the reality is that they are 5-foot-8, 240 pounds and have not run a mile in years. A background check is not going to help you with that.” quote by Charlene Li
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“Then they show up at the door and the reality is that they are 5-foot-8, 240 pounds and have not run a mile in years. A background check is not going to help you with that.”

Charlene Li

About This Quote

Source Article: The New York Times, “The Reality of Hiring Remote Workers”, 2023

Physical appearance and fitness are irrelevant to job performance; background checks won’t reveal such traits

In simple terms: Looks don’t predict ability

Key Takeaway

Don’t judge candidates by size

Themes

bias hiring performance

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • remote hiring
  • interview screening
  • team building

Key Concepts

human resources fitness stereotypes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you assess capability without bias?
  • What metrics truly predict success?
A Different Perspective

Physical fitness may affect certain jobs; consider role relevance

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