The Bench

About The Bench

The Bench is a retained search and staffing agency specializing in the Diagnostic and Medical Device markets. With 65 years of combined experience, we've built our reputation on identifying the 10% of talent that delivers 90% of the results. Managing Partners Barry Griffith and Brian Griffith founded The Bench Online in 2009 after recognizing a costly truth: one wrong hiring decision can set an organization back millions of dollars — not just in direct costs, but in lost opportunity. The Griffith family has deep roots in the medical device industry. Barry and Brian's father spent 27 years at Medtronic, leading a local regional team that consistently held 90% market share. His secret wasn't strategy alone — it was his approach to hiring. "The way our father did that was through his interview style. He would interview candidates over an extended period, but the key was sharing the exact outcome he needed from an employee — then letting the candidate decide for themselves whether they were the one to deliver it." This self-selection process, combined with a thorough reference approach rooted in the belief that people rarely change their fundamental character, became the foundation of The Bench's philosophy — and a proven formula for building teams that win.