Love this! Yes vibes are good way to describe so much, we named our adventure van The Good Vibe Van. Seems to attract a smile when people hear the name. Thanks for sharing!
I love this definition and articulation. The first thing that it sparked for me is how vibes aren’t entirely determined by the person, but also the beholder. A lot of implicit bias and stereotyping can be enforced through perceived vibes by a person who hasn’t reflected on their own prejudices. For example we witnessed this in the vibe-adjacent concept of the culture fit. How does this play into the vibe framework from your perspective?
Oh, I think there was a time when the idea of culture fit felt like a good hiring strategy. Until it became a way for people to justify turning away perfectly qualified candidates because of various prejudices and biases while using culture fit as a hand-wavey justification. Here's an example of an article I found from around the time I remember this discussion happening: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsschmidt/2017/03/21/the-end-of-culture-fit/ (wow so many ads, sorry). It reminded me that the recommendation was to move from "culture fit" to "culture add", as that at least hinted at the intention of hiring people that increase the diversity of the workplace rather than reinforce the status quo of hiring a bunch of clones.
Ah, got it. The difference between "culture fit" and "culture add" is fascinating. In the example of a hiring manager, I think vibes may be an unconscious or unspoken part of the process. When a candidate's vibe resonates with a hiring manager, they may be biased by that information and end up hiring people like them vs people who are qualified. Or, rejecting qualified people with a different vibe.
The manager may not be able to articulate this part of the hiring decision. It would be weird to say "Because they have a good vibe" or "I don't they are cool enough", so it often goes unspoken or put into other words.
Love this! Yes vibes are good way to describe so much, we named our adventure van The Good Vibe Van. Seems to attract a smile when people hear the name. Thanks for sharing!
I want to take a ride in The Good Vibe Van! 🚐
We may come to the San Juan’s in the spring! You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodvibevan
I love this definition and articulation. The first thing that it sparked for me is how vibes aren’t entirely determined by the person, but also the beholder. A lot of implicit bias and stereotyping can be enforced through perceived vibes by a person who hasn’t reflected on their own prejudices. For example we witnessed this in the vibe-adjacent concept of the culture fit. How does this play into the vibe framework from your perspective?
I have some thoughts, but first, please tell me more about culture fit. I’m not sure how you’re using it here.
Oh, I think there was a time when the idea of culture fit felt like a good hiring strategy. Until it became a way for people to justify turning away perfectly qualified candidates because of various prejudices and biases while using culture fit as a hand-wavey justification. Here's an example of an article I found from around the time I remember this discussion happening: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsschmidt/2017/03/21/the-end-of-culture-fit/ (wow so many ads, sorry). It reminded me that the recommendation was to move from "culture fit" to "culture add", as that at least hinted at the intention of hiring people that increase the diversity of the workplace rather than reinforce the status quo of hiring a bunch of clones.
Ah, got it. The difference between "culture fit" and "culture add" is fascinating. In the example of a hiring manager, I think vibes may be an unconscious or unspoken part of the process. When a candidate's vibe resonates with a hiring manager, they may be biased by that information and end up hiring people like them vs people who are qualified. Or, rejecting qualified people with a different vibe.
The manager may not be able to articulate this part of the hiring decision. It would be weird to say "Because they have a good vibe" or "I don't they are cool enough", so it often goes unspoken or put into other words.