recrutement

Qu'est-ce que Employee referral ?

A programme in which employees recommend candidates from their network in exchange for a bonus if the candidate is hired.

Definition

Employee referral is a recruitment channel in which staff members recommend candidates from their personal network. In return for a successful hire, the referring employee generally receives a financial bonus.

In practice

It is one of the most effective recruitment channels: referred candidates integrate better, stay longer and the cost-per-hire is lower. In Belgium, referral bonuses are common in tech, consulting and finance sectors, typically ranging from €500 to €3,000.

Key takeaway

Employee referral leverages your staff's professional network and consistently delivers the best ROI of any recruitment channel.