# Numerology and HR — Dangerous or Useful Shortcut?

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Podcast: [Communication Psychology and HR – with Gerhard Ohrband](https://stenobird.com/podcast/communication-psychology-and-hr-with-gerhard-ohrband-7155749)
Published: 2025-12-22T09:45:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerhardohrbandenglish/episodes/Numerology-and-HR--Dangerous-or-Useful-Shortcut-e3cm8i5
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I know this may be controversial, and some people might feel uncomfortableor even angry hearing this. But it’s worth asking: what happens when hiring,leadership, or team decisions are influenced by zodiac signs, numbers, or“energetic profiles”? In an increasingly complex world, shortcuts feeltempting. But what does science actually say — and what are the hidden costs ofputting people into neat but fictional boxes? #HR #psychology #numerology #astrology #leadershipdevelopment #decisionmaking#pseudoscience #workplaceculture #peoplemanagement #communication

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