Bar-Raisers

Bar-Raisers are individuals who maintain high hiring and promotion standards. They act as a quality control measure to ensure that new hires and promotions meet or exceed the established performance and cultural benchmarks of the company.

Purpose

The primary purpose of Bar-Raisers is to be a counter-balance against the pressure that teams face to fill roles quickly, which can lead to a decline in the quality of hires. Bar-Raisers provide a consistent standard against which all candidates are evaluated which ensures the long-term health and performance of the team.

Anti-patterns

• Over-reliance on Individual Opinion: Relying too heavily on one Bar-Raiser's judgment rather than a consensus.
• Inconsistency in Application: Applying Bar-Raiser standards variably across different departments or roles.