thoughtbot Referral Bonus Program

thoughtbot offers a comprehensive referral bonus program designed to attract top talent across various roles, with a particular focus on tech and product positions. This program incentivizes current employees to refer qualified candidates by providing financial rewards upon successful hires.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

For positions such as Software Developers, Product Designers, and Product Managers, the referral bonus is structured as follows:

• Initial Referral Submission: Employees submit a candidate referral through the internal referral portal.
• Interview and Hiring: The referred candidate successfully completes the interview process and is hired.
• Bonus Payout: A referral bonus of $5,000 is awarded to the referring employee after the new hire completes 90 days of employment.

Other Roles

For non-tech roles such as Marketing, Sales, or Administrative positions, the referral bonus is structured as follows:

• Initial Referral Submission: Employees submit a candidate referral through the internal referral portal.
• Interview and Hiring: The referred candidate successfully completes the interview process and is hired.
• Bonus Payout: A referral bonus of $2,500 is awarded to the referring employee after the new hire completes 90 days of employment.

Additional Details

• Eligibility: All current full-time employees of thoughtbot are eligible to participate in the referral bonus program.
• Exclusions: The referral program does not apply to roles filled by internal transfers or promotions.
• Referral Limit: There is no limit to the number of referrals an employee can make, increasing potential bonus earnings.
• Payment Timing: Referral bonuses are processed and paid out in the payroll following the 90-day employment milestone.

Program Benefits

• Encourages Employee Engagement: By involving employees in the recruitment process, thoughtbot fosters a sense of community and ownership.
• Attracts Top Talent: Leveraging existing employees' networks helps bring in high-quality