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EMPLOYEE REFERRAL EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

INSIGHTS FROM 1.1 MILLION EMPLOYEE REFERRALS IN 2024

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Learn key insights on how you employees will engage with an enterprise employee referral platform. ERIN, the leading employee referral platform behind 1.1 million employee referrals and 146,689 hires in 2024. With 13% of employee referrals resulting in hires and 45% coming from mobile devices, ERIN helps enterprises expand talent pools, cut hiring costs, and boost employee engagement. 

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13% of Employee Referrals Lead to Hires

Employee referrals drive higher-quality hires, with 13% of all referrals resulting in placements, outperforming traditional recruitment channels.

Desktop and Email Drive Referrals

Over 54% of employee referrals are submitted from desktops during business hours, with referrals sent to emails accounting for 54.5% of submissions, highlighting the importance of seamless workplace integration.

Multi-Channel Referral Engagement

Empower employees to refer talent through email (54.5%), social sharing (29.8%), and SMS (10%), ensuring broad participation and streamlined recruitment across all platforms.

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Key Insights from 1.1 Million Employee Referrals

In the evolving landscape of enterprise recruitment, employee referrals have emerged as a cornerstone of talent acquisition. By tapping into internal networks, companies can accelerate hiring, reduce costs, and secure higher-quality candidates. ERIN, the leading employee referral platform, facilitated over 1.1 million referrals in 2024 alone, offering powerful insights for enterprises looking to maximize the potential of their workforce.

1,125,294

Total Referrals

54.5%

Referrals to Email

29.8%

From Social Shares

10%

Made by Text/SMS

Why Employee Referrals Are Essential for Enterprise Success

For large organizations, scaling recruitment efforts can be challenging. Traditional channels often lead to long hiring cycles and inconsistent candidate quality. However, ERIN’s data reveals that employee referrals lead to hires 13% of the time, outperforming many conventional methods. Additionally, referred candidates tend to onboard faster and stay longer, contributing to higher retention rates and stronger company culture.

Enterprise Insights from 1.1 Million Referrals

ERIN’s platform engaged over 744,580 unique users across enterprise-level companies (5,000+ employees), highlighting how employees interact with referral programs. Key takeaways for enterprises include:

  • 1,125,294 total referrals processed in 2024.
  • 54.5% referred someone using an email address, demonstrating the importance of integrated workflows with enterprise communication tools.
  • 29.8% of referrals driven by social sharing, underscoring the untapped potential of employees’ extended networks.
  • 10% of referrals made via SMS, catering to employees who prefer quick, mobile-based engagement.
  • 13,958,436 notifications sent, reinforcing the value of proactive employee engagement.
 

These statistics offer actionable insights into how enterprises can drive recruitment efficiency and expand talent pipelines through ERIN’s referral platform.

Mobile Optimization: The Future of Enterprise Referrals

In enterprise environments, mobility plays a growing role in employee engagement. ERIN’s data shows:

  • 54.89% of referrals were submitted from desktops and laptops, aligning with traditional workplace use.
  • 45% of referrals came from mobile devices (iOS and Android), signaling the rising importance of mobile-first strategies.
  • 26.93% of employees actively used ERIN’s branded mobile app, with 66,862 weekly active users.
For enterprises, investing in mobile-optimized referral platforms ensures accessibility for all employees – whether working remotely, in the field, or on the go. This cross-platform engagement enhances participation rates and broadens the referral pool.

Social Referrals: Expanding the Enterprise Talent Network

Social sharing is transforming how enterprises discover new talent. ERIN’s whitepaper reveals that while 30% of referrals come from social platforms, they account for only 14% of hires. This insight encourages enterprises to:
  • Enhance social sharing tools for more targeted and trackable outreach.
  • Develop automated follow-up campaigns to nurture social referrals through the hiring funnel.
Enterprises that leverage social amplification can unlock new candidate pools and increase brand visibility across professional networks.

Communication is Key: Driving Engagement with Notifications

ERIN’s ability to engage employees through targeted notifications demonstrates the importance of consistent communication in enterprise referral programs. With over 13.9 million notifications sent, ERIN achieved a 45% open rate, driving employees to participate actively. For talent acquisition teams, this highlights the need to:
  • Deploy multi-channel notifications (email, SMS, push) to ensure maximum visibility.
  • Use timely, personalized messaging to prompt action and sustain engagement over time.

Transforming Enterprise Recruitment with ERIN

ERIN’s facilitation of over 1.1 million referrals reflects the growing reliance on employee-driven talent acquisition at the enterprise level. By integrating referral technology with existing recruitment infrastructure, enterprises can unlock new talent pools, reduce hiring costs, and drive higher-quality hires. For enterprises aiming to stay ahead in competitive talent markets, employee referrals represent a strategic advantage – and platforms like ERIN make it easier than ever to harness that potential.

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Free eBook: HOW TO NOT #$!% UP EMPLOYEE REFERRALS

An employee referral program allows organizations to leverage their employees’ connections by incentivizing them to find new candidates. The average business sources 8% - 12% of hires from employee referrals.

An employee referral program allows organizations to leverage their employees’ connections by
incentivizing them to find new candidates. The average business sources 8% – 12% of hires from
employee referrals¹. The best-performing programs are hiring 30%+ of hires from employee referrals.
On average, ERIN customers source 35%+ of hires from employee referrals.

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Enterprise Employee Referral Statistics You Need to Know for 2025

Employee Referral Statistics for 2025 breaks down the data that highlights just how impactful employee referral programs can be for Enterprise sized businesses.

Employee referral programs have become a cornerstone of effective recruitment strategies for enterprise businesses. In today’s fast-paced hiring environment, where companies seek efficiency and higher retention, referrals are proving to be an invaluable tool. Our latest infographic, “Employee Referral Statistics for 2025,” breaks down the data that highlights just how impactful these programs can be.

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Healthcare Employee Referral Statistics You Need to Know for 2025

Employee Referral Statistics for 2025: Healthcare Edition highlights key data showcasing the effectiveness of referrals in the healthcare industry.

The healthcare industry faces unique hiring challenges, including high turnover rates and the urgent need for skilled professionals. Employee referral programs are proving to be a game-changer in this space, providing healthcare organizations with a reliable, cost-effective way to attract and retain top talent. Our latest infographic, “Employee Referral Statistics for 2025: Healthcare Edition,” highlights key data showcasing the effectiveness of referrals in this critical industry.

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