Employee Referral Scheme: Announcement Email: Why Your Next Hire May be Just an Email Away

This sample email for announcing an Employee Referral Program is really helpful when you want to inform your employees about the new initiative.

You can customise this email template. It’s best to keep it brief. Don’t forget to explain how they can refer applicants and mention if there is a referral reward.

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<p>Subject: Earn rewards for your recommendations</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I hope this email finds you all well and in good spirits.</p>
<p>I’m excited to announce the launch of a brand new Employee Referral Program.</p>
<p>What is the Employee Referral Program?<br />It is designed to encourage and reward you for recommending your friends, acquaintances and professional contacts to join our company. We firmly believe that great people know great people, and we want to tap into your network to find the best candidates who will thrive in our company.</p>
<p>How does it work?<br />If you know someone who has the skills, experience and would be a great cultural fit, simply refer them to us. If we successfully hire your referral you will receive a referral reward of [explain the rewards on offers]. The referral reward is a token of appreciation for the effort and contribution you’ve made.</p>
<p>Confidentiality and fairness<br />We assure you that all recommendations will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We will evaluate each referral based on our standard recruitment process and criteria, ensuring a fair and unbiased approach.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your help.</p>
<p>[Email_Signature]</p>
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Additional Resources

• Recruitment Book: The Secrets of Great Recruitment - How to Recruitment Great Employees.
• Downloadable PDF guide; Simple Steps to Create a Powerful Employee Referral Program.
• Downloadable script; Introducing Yourself to a Referred Applicant
• Article; Employee Referral Schemes: The Secret Weapon in Your Hiring Arsenal?
• Article; Employee Referrals: An Overview of Using Networks for Talent Acquisition.
• Article; How to Contact a Referred Applicant.
• Article; Employee Referral Policy Template.
• Article; Employee Referral Scheme: Email Announcing New Job.
• Article; Employee Referral Bonus Examples: 10 Rewards That Drive Quality Referrals.
• Article; Employee Referral Scheme: Email Conacting Referred Applicant.
• Article; Advantages & Disadvantages of Using Employee Referrals for Recruiting Staff.