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Rather than hire experienced people from outside many companies might be better off training fresh recruits with little experience in the industry. That approach can give the firm more control over how the new workers adapt to their employer’s corporate strategy and culture according to a research paper by Wharton management professor Nancy Rothbard titled ”Unpacking Prior Experience: How Career History Affects Job Performance.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.