Hiring, Algorithms, and Choice: Why Interviews Still Matter

We all know that interviews are poor predictors of job performance, so why do they persist in the hiring funnel? According to this research paper by Cambridge University, it’s because interviews perform the essential social function of providing a sense of ownership, agency and control which humans need in order to commit to a decision. Are we beginning to understand that companies have social logic, as well as business logic? I hope so. H/T to brainfooder Omer Molad