Case 20 Jason Fried and HR Practices at Basecamp

1. Do you think Fried's hiring methods are reasonable? Will they lead to good hires for his growing company? What are the best features of his approach (if you believe there are any)?

2. Do you think it is a good idea for Fried to take a pass on "perfect" candidates because he doesn't have an attractive job open for them at the moment? Is it smart for Fried to let talented candidates get away by refusing to create more suitable positions to keep them?

3. If Fried were to use the behavioral interview format described in Chapter 20, what kinds of questions might be especially helpful, given what you know of the types of people he prefers to hire?

4. Do you agree with the view that working with remote staff will be necessary for small businesses that want to hire highly capable employees? On what do you base your view?

5. What recommendations would you have for Fried regarding his human resource management practices in general?