Overview
- Cluely CEO Chungin “Roy” Lee revealed the refer-a-date bonus on LinkedIn and in a company-wide memo.
- Employees earn a one-time $500 cash reward for each date referral that the colleague is satisfied with.
- Bonuses accumulate with no cap, allowing matchmakers to collect multiples of $500 for successive successful setups.
- Staff have already begun coordinating dates under the program at the San Francisco–based AI startup.
- The unorthodox perk has drawn social media attention and prompted HR specialists to question its effect on professional norms and compliance.