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REVIEW • SECOND EDITION
Referral Recruitment
Event 2023
In 2023, the Referral Specialist organized the second edition of the Referral Recruitment Event. Recruitment professionals and experts shared their experiences regarding buy-in, referral policies, internal activation, employer branding, and ambassadorship.
This event has taken place.
THE SECOND EDITION
Getting referral recruitment moving
The second edition revolved around the question of how to actually get referral recruitment moving. Speakers shared their experiences with buy-in, ownership, clear processes, internal campaigns, and the sustained engagement of employees.
Participants were given practical examples from Ordina, Topicus, and Countus, among others. In addition, Michael Boud shared insights from the Referral Recruitment Benchmark 2023, in which 743 organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium participated.
De belangrijkste thema’s
Theme 1
How to involve stakeholders and ensure that referral recruitment receives sufficient attention & ownership within the organization.
Creating support
Theme 2
Simplify processes
How clear agreements make it easier for employees to recommend candidates.
Theme 3
How internal campaigns and recognizable communication encourage employees to continue actively leveraging their network.
Keep employees involved
Theme 4
How authentic employer branding and engaged employees contribute together to a credible recruitment approach.
Strengthening the ambassadorship
Speakers and contributions
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Andrew Steijaert
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Building support for referral recruitment among key stakeholders.
Heleen Veldhuyzen van Zanten
Referral Specialist - Topicus
Revitalizing an existing referral program with internal campaigns and branding.
Jetske Bakker
HR BP Employee Experience - Ordina
Continue encouraging employees to recommend candidates from their network.
Anne-Britt Wiedemeijer &
Heleen Admiraal
Corporate recruiters - Countus Groep
Increasing ownership, clarifying processes, and lowering barriers for employees.
Renske Peeters
HR & Recruitment Solutions - Peeters at Work
Getting a referral issue moving with a solid business case and engaged stakeholders.
Steven Ehrlich
SVP Global Client Development - Radancy
Leveraging authentic employer branding and employee engagement within the recruitment strategy.
Michael Boud
Moderator & founder of the Referral Specialist
Results from the Referral Recruitment Benchmark 2023 and guidance on the substantive professional discussion.
Program at a glance
The day combined case studies, masterclasses, research insights, and networking among peers.
Six
Real-life stories
Two
Masterclasses
Live Q&A
Ambassadorship
Networking drinks
The second edition in pictures
