Referrals from current employees are the most common way companies find new hires, according to several surveys. But that doesn’t mean they always provide the most qualified candidates.
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Tags: discrimination, diversity, pitfalls of referral programs
Referrals are one of the most trusted and time-tested ways to recruit new employees. But a recent court ruling offers a warning to any companies that use them:
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Tags: disparate impact, EEOC
Using a referral program to find new hires is nothing new. But many companies don’t take full advantage of that strategy.
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Tags: former employees, Mel Kleiman, new hires, referral programs
In today’s economy, many companies are working with tight recruiting budgets. That’s why now is the perfect time to revisit some tried and true ways to attract talent without spending a lot — or sacrificing the quality of new hires.
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Tags: alumni, blogs, low-cost, recruiting, referral programs
A recent survey asked companies how they filled their open positions.
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Tags: hiring sources, Inavero
Referral programs are a great way to attract top-notch new hires. But can relying too heavily on the contacts of current employees exclude some protected groups of applicants?
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Tags: disparate impact, EEOC, referral programs, settlement
Many companies rely on formal or informal referral programs to locate quality workers. But there are some things your employees should consider before handing over the names of friends and colleagues.
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It’s no secret that referral programs are a great way to find new hires. But many managers make the mistake of just handing out bigger bonuses to current employees who make the referrals. There are better ways to get more out of your program.
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