[kypro]

> The tests select for people that will put themselves through hell just to work for you.

Assuming this is true, are you suggesting this is done knowingly and deliberately by those conducting the interview? I wonder if there is data suggesting the approach works (employees who undergo whiteboarding are more productive than those that don't), but perhaps the reason why it works is not understood?

[wai1234]

I'm not aware of any evidence the approach works. Seriously.

[wai1234]

I realized I didn't answer your question.

Yes, it's a form of hazing.