Google's approach to people management has been impactful in several ways. Firstly, it is rooted in the fundamental belief that people are good and can be trusted. This has enabled Google to design a workplace where employees feel free, fulfilled, and happy. They are able to efficiently manage both their personal and work lives. Secondly, Google's approach is transformative and focuses on improving teams from the inside out, rather than top-down. It does not rely on complex quality or productivity improvement methodologies, but rather on how human beings are treated. This simple yet effective approach has contributed significantly to Google's success over the past 22 years.
Laszlo Bock, Google’s innovative Senior Vice President of People Operations, offers his best answers...
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