"The Rise of Agreeable Employees: A Shift in Hiring Preferences Post-Pandemic"

Managers are increasingly valuing the trait of agreeableness in employees, according to a study published in Collective Intelligence. The research suggests that in situations with high levels of uncertainty, agreeableness leads to higher team performance. Historically, agreeableness was considered irrelevant or potentially distracting, but this study shows its value in today's workplace. Challenges like return-to-office strategies or creating new hiring criteria often lack a single right answer, making cooperative individuals who engage in conversation more useful than those who prioritize individual success. The study emphasizes the need to move away from the "star system" and embrace a more cooperative approach.