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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by marssaxman on Thursday June 25, 2015 @12:35PM (#9779118)
I don't know that this survey really demonstrates anything interesting, but humans typically reciprocate demonstrations of trust, suggesting that greater transparency in hiring would create a virtuous cycle.
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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by itschaffey on Thursday June 25, 2015 @12:45PM (#9779188)
It is admittedly not a totally methodical study, but the discussion is sort of compelling.

Human nature would suggest as much (we'd certainly hope for reciprocations of actions that demonstrate trust in the everyday at least). But as others have mentioned - there are drawbacks to being transparent, even with the potential benefits from the created virtuous circle.

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