Hastings explained on the podcast, "The 'Keeper Test' is: If someone was going to quit, would you work hard to keep them to change their mind?" This redefined criteria for employee evaluation prioritizes retaining individuals valued by the organization rather than adhering to traditional firing methods driven by mistakes.
During his tenure at Netflix, Hastings utilized the 'Keeper Test' extensively, using it as a guideline for personnel assessments. He recounted a notable instance of letting go of a longtime friend and product chief as a testament to its nature.
The company culture at Netflix, rooted in accountability and superior performance, reflects Hastings' belief that ensuring employees fit the team dynamics leads to building an exceptional workforce, concurring that if someone doesn't meet that standard, they are given a respectable exit.
Hastings aims to implement the 'Keeper Test' at Powder Mountain to transform it akin to Netflix, indicating the potential connection between a subscription-based model for both entities and the value placed on high-performing employees.
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