Employee Referrals email template

Why does it matter?

Ultimately, employee referrals are a great way of finding new people to hire. Introducing referral programs helps you make the most out of your team’s connections and social circles, so that the company can find more people like them to help grow the business.

When to send?

This email should be sent right after an employee referral program has been concluded internally and is ready to launch.

What to include?

• A brief introduction to the referral program
• Clear requirements for each referral
• Conditions/rewards for each referral
• Deadlines for each referral

Please keep in mind that this is a template. You may change it to suit your company's voice and tone.

Template Email

Email subject line:  Introducing Employee Referral Programs!

Hi team,

We need your help. We are currently hiring for multiple positions, and would love for you to recommend any friends or acquaintances whom you feel could be a good fit for each position.

This Employee Referrals program will officially be active from now until [End Date of Program]. We are also happy to award the owner of the referral with [Reward for Referral] for each successful referral who is hired and passes their probation period!

Please find the list of job openings here: [Insert Vacant Job Titles Here].

Each referral must include the following information:

• The person’s contact information (email address and phone number as a minimum)
• The person’s full name, and how you know them
• The position you believe they would be a good fit for, and why
• The person’s key skills and abilities

Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation. Looking forward to getting lots of referrals! 

If you have any questions about the referral program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards, 

[Your Name]

[Your Job Title]

[Company Name]