Regina Hartley, UPS
Got 15 minutes? Watch this "TED Talks" video to find out why hiring the “scrapper” might be better than hiring the “silver spoon.”
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, UPS human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the “scrapper” a chance.
As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace.
“Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says. “Hire the scrapper.”