1. Employee ReferralProgram
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8 reasons why an
Employee Referral Program
can improve workplace diversity

2. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
While Employee Referrals are globally recognized as the number 1
source of high quality employees as also employees with a high
retention rate, the one area that employee referrals continue to
produce mediocre results is in the sphere of diversity hires.
There are however, a number of ways to give diversity hiring a
boost within your employee referral program. Some of them are:
INTRODUCTION

3. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
These employees can be sought out either individually or through affinity
groups and be encouraged to recruit through events or activities that have
sufficient participation of diverse attendees
Proactively analyzing your diverse employees &
encourage them to recruit
Give priority to diversity recruits
This could be done in multiple ways including ensuring their candidature is
acknowledged & an interview fixed promptly. It will also help to send out a
thank you note to the employee making the diversity hire recommendation

4. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
Once managers are educated about the importance of diversity hiring to
the firm as also for their own success, it is a self fulfilling cycle.
Educate employees on the importance of seeking
diversity hires
Make diversity hiring through top performers
Seeking out your top performers and having them recommend effective
diversity hires is a great way to ensure you get quality diversity
employees.

5. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
These employees can be sought out either individually or through affinity
groups and be encouraged to recruit through events or activities that have
sufficient participation of diverse attendees
Proactively analyzing your diverse employees &
encourage them to recruit
Give priority to diversity recruits
This could be done in multiple ways including ensuring their candidature is
acknowledged & an interview fixed promptly. It will also help to send out a
thank you note to the employee making the diversity hire recommendation

6. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
If your company is at that vantage point that you can apply to the list of
Best Companies for Minorities or the Best Workplace, it will create a pull
for diverse employees to approach your employees for potential openings.
Create an aspirational value for Diversity Hires
Make the most out of events
For employees attending seminars, workshops etc it is a good opportunity
to connect with diverse attendees and bring a strong data base back.

7. 8 reasonswhyan EmployeeReferralProgram
can improve workplace diversity
Among the various award schemes set up for your Employee Referral
Program, ensure to include rewards for diversity hiring. This will suitably
motivate employees to consistently work in this direction.
Make diversity hiring a reward criteria
In build Gamification measures
Have a separate Leaderboard for employees scoring on the diversity hire
criteria. This will send a message down to all employees, on its importance.

8. Employee ReferralProgram
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