I've seen examples of it be done, but think it's a patch that masks a more serious problem with the hiring process. In early stage startups, you should only hir

I've seen examples of it be done, but think it's a patch that masks a more serious problem with the hiring process. In early stage startups, you should only hire people who are qualified and excited to do the job. At later stage or well-funded companies, the salary and compensation should make it worth working on niche things that are usually hard to be excited about.