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It is illegal today to use DNA testing for employment, but as science advances its understanding of genes that correlate to certain desirable traits -- such as leadership and intelligence -- business may want this information.
People seeking leadership roles in business, or even those in search of funding for a start-up, may volunteer their DNA test results to demonstrate that they have the right aptitude, leadership capabilities and intelligence for the job.
This may sound farfetched, but it's possible based on the direction of the science, according to Gartner analysts David Furlonger and Stephen Smith, who presented their research at the firm's Symposium IT/xpo here. This research is called "maverick" in Gartner parlance, meaning it has a somewhat low probability and is still years out, but its potential is nonetheless worrisome to the authors.
Businesses could also weed out people with diabetes, heart defects, and any other congenital defects that can lead to absenteeism.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Thursday October 20 2016, @04:24PM
It's true today as it was thirty five years ago. A freshman class of computer science wanna bees. They can learn all the statements of a language. But they have no idea how to put them together to form a coherent program. They can't think logically. They can't formulate a plan for how to mechanically crunch through as the machine turns the crank and produce a desired result.
If you can develop a DNA test that accurately filters them out, then fine.
But their own inability should be enough. Too bad HR can't figure this out.
If you suddenly realize you've grown up and find you have no useful skills or talent, THERE IS a job for you.
Marketing.
Or Management. Or Politics.
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