Onboarding is a crucial phase where new hires are enthusiastic and engaged. This makes it an ideal time to tap into their networks for additional referrals.
Vouch can seamlessly facilitate this process, making it easy for new employees to refer talented individuals they know. This playbook outlines a simple strategy for incorporating referrals into your onboarding process.
Why referrals during onboarding?
- High engagement:
- New hires are highly motivated and keen to contribute to the company’s success.
- Fresh networks:
- New employees have recent connections from previous roles and educational institutions that can be valuable.
- Building a strong team:
- Early referrals from new hires can help quickly build a cohesive and talented team.
Steps for HR Managers to implement referrals in onboarding
- Introduce the referral program:
- During the onboarding session, introduce the referral program and explain how it works.
- Highlight the benefits, including potential referral rewards.
- Provide easy access to Vouch:
- Give new hires a direct link to the Vouch platform where they can submit referrals.
- Ensure they understand how to use the platform.
- Encourage immediate participation:
- Ask new hires to think about former colleagues, friends, or classmates who might be a good fit for current openings.
- Emphasize the ease of the referral process with Vouch.
- Follow-up:
- Send a follow-up email within the first week to remind new hires about the referral program.
- Provide examples of successful referrals and any rewards that might be available.
Communication Templates
Onboarding Session Announcement:
Welcome to [Company Name]!
We’re excited to have you on board. As part of our team, you can help us build an even stronger company by referring talented individuals you know. Through our referral program with Vouch, you can easily refer friends, former colleagues, or classmates and earn rewards for successful hires.
Here’s how you can get started:
- Think about people you know who would be a great fit for [Company Name].
- Use this link to refer them: [Link to Vouch Platform]
Let’s work together to create a fantastic team!