This checklist outlines the steps for managing the employee referral program, ensuring that referrals are tracked efficiently and rewards are distributed appropriately.
Outline the specific criteria for referrals, including eligible positions and the referral reward structure.
Inform all employees about the referral program through emails, meetings, or internal newsletters, ensuring they understand how to participate.
Create a tracking system to monitor incoming referrals, including a database or spreadsheet to log candidate information and referral sources.
Establish a process for reviewing referred candidates, ensuring they meet job qualifications before moving forward in the hiring process.
Keep employees informed about the status of their referrals, regardless of whether the referral was successful or not.
Once a referred candidate is hired, ensure the appropriate referral bonus is processed and awarded to the referring employee.
Periodically review the success of the referral program by analyzing metrics such as the number of referrals received and hired, and employee satisfaction with the program.