What Google Looks for in People

Senior VP on People Operations Lazlo Bock on "How Google Decides on Hires"

Four broad factors:

1. Ability to solve problems
2. Emergent leadership
3. Fit with culture
4. Dealing with ambiguity

Staff members' relationships with their managers are arguably the most important to cultivate and sustain.  It's about engaging them, mentoring them, and holding them accountable.  Managers may ask simply:  What are you doing well, and what can I do to help you do more of it?  But its the spirit of care and attitude of accountability that must be evident in their day-to-day work.