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Employee referral bonus scheme policy

A model policy setting out how an employee referral bonus scheme operates, including eligibility, payment of bonuses and how referrals should be made.

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By Jo Stubbs

This model policy helps employers set out a clear framework for an employee referral bonus scheme, encouraging employees to refer suitable candidates while ensuring the scheme operates fairly and transparently.

When to use this model employee referral bonus scheme policy

Use this model policy to encourage employees to refer suitable candidates for vacancies within the organisation and to explain how the referral bonus scheme operates.

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Jo Stubbs

Jo Stubbs has over 20 years’ experience in business-to-business publishing working specifically in the realm of HR practice and employment law information. She was Brightmine’s global head of product content strategy.

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