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Hiring Mode Ep.1
Jun 9, 2021
Our first guest, Luke Sheppard, is a talent executive turned consultant and author, with more than 20 years in the construction and heavy equipment industry. Zak Wehman spoke with him about his latest novel “Driving Great Results”. The book discusses the “direct correlation between the health of your management team and a successful business”.

Inbound vs. Outbound Employee Referral Programs
May 27, 2021
Most of us are familiar with the difference between inbound and outbound recruiting. In a nutshell, inbound recruiting is when the candidates come to us. On the other side is outbound recruiting which is when we go to them. Employee referral programs can be categorized in the same way. What’s wrong with an Inbound […]

HR Conferences to Attend with ERIN in 2021
May 11, 2021
ERIN is taking on Vegas! Don’t miss ERIN at the SHRM Talent Conference, SHRM Annual Conference, and HR Tech Conference. See first hand how ERIN is the easiest and most effective employee referral software. SHRM Talent Conference When: Aug 22 – 25 , 2021 At the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo, you’ll gain the support you […]

From Referred to Filled (Infographic)
May 5, 2021
ERIN combines transparency and ease of use to increase speed and engagement. The candidate journey is one that should be quick and precise. ERIN has developed a strategy to allow employees to make referrals faster. See the timeline stats that ERIN has collected in the infographic below. Download the From Referred to Filled Infographic here. […]

Secret Weapon for Talent Acquisition: Employee Referrals
Apr 30, 2021
How Employee Referrals Fit in to the Bigger Picture of Talent Acquisition: Finding top quality candidates is important for any company/business. However, it can be difficult to fill your recruiting pipeline with candidates that match the open position and end up becoming costly. Employee referrals are a great way to increase high quality candidates, minimize the […]

Virtual HR Conferences to Attend in 2021
Apr 7, 2021
Covid has created a “new normal” for many of us. However, it doesn’t have to be the end of learning and growing our HR / Talent Acquisition skillsets. Thanks to virtual conferences it is possible to learn from HR Professionals and continue to educate, grow, and enjoy our new normal. 2021 has a lot of […]

The Guide to Relaunching Your Employee Referral Program
Apr 1, 2021
Download the Full Guide to Relaunching Your Employee Referral Program Here. Before covid referring a friend for a position was an easy task. We could swing by the HR or TA office to learn how employee referrals were submitted and the benefits of doing so. Now, unfortunately it isn’t that simple. Is Relaunching Worth […]

Employee Referral Statistics You Need to Know for 2021 (Infographic)
Mar 16, 2021
2020 was a unique year for talent acquisition. It shifted from being highly competitive in finding top talent to doing more with less. Trends emerged and the average referral bonus decreased. It became more about helping to find the right person for the position rather than focusing on the financial incentive. As we prepare for […]

Networking Your Way to Referrals
Mar 10, 2021
How did people network before social media? Networking and building connections are both an important part of any business. Most people recognize the importance of networking, but since the pandemic began a lot has changed. Networking is about interacting with others and creating professional or personal contacts. Traditionally, you would sign up for events in […]

Challenges Faced by Referral Programs in the Fortune 500
Mar 3, 2021
Employee referrals are an important source when looking to fill your recruiting pipeline, but how do you implement a policy across a multinational corporation? This can be a daunting task when it comes down to a variety of languages, currency, and policies. The Challenges: Managing different policies for different countries Adapting it to the […]

Where your ATS falls short: Employee Referrals
Feb 24, 2021
First, consider how an Applicant Tracking System could be beneficial to your company/business. The point of an ATS is to help manage your recruiting and hiring needs. Now this might sound obvious, but your ATS is focused on tracking applicants not referrals from employees. What does that mean for your business? Traditionally, employees aren’t considered […]

Contactless Recruitment – The way of 2021
Jan 8, 2021
Over the past eight months the pandemic has had a significant impact on how we recruit and attract talent. Traditional hiring efforts, such as job fairs, recruiting events, and even interviews simply are not able to happen. These recruiting methods may not be possible, but recruiting still is. The good news is that even without […]
