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I used to head up recruiting and PR for FutureAdvisor, a fast-growing investment advisor managing hundreds of millions in investments from our offices in San Francisco. Their revenue and assets under management have both grown by 18 times in the last year, which isn’t bad even by Silicon Valley standards, and their staff has more than doubled. In my time there, I saw thousands of job applications, and threw thousands away.

Hiring top, suitable talent is a priority for many companies, and one of the most effective ways of doing so is by leveraging employee referrals. Here, we discuss what employee referrals are and how your company can implement an employee referral program to attract top talent.

Anyone involved in hiring knows that at its heart there is a painful process, repeated over and over. Rejection hurts on the receiving end, and it’s not all that fun to dish out every day, believe me. To reject someone is to disappoint them, which is not something we’re brought up to enjoy.

Without the proper motivation and ongoing communication your employees won’t be interested in sending referrals, dooming your referral program to a life of mediocrity.But properly incentivized, your employees become your biggest advocates, referring talented candidates and ensuring the success of your referral program.

How can you leverage talent through these connections? What strategies can you use to attract skilled local talent in a crowded job market? Let’s look at the steps to help you reach top-tier candidates.

In the dynamic landscape of today's workforce, organizations face the perpetual challenge of identifying and nurturing high-potential candidates who can drive innovation, spearhead change, and contribute to sustained success.

Recruiting technology works best when all the parts fit together seamlessly. Integrating Boon into your existing tech stack can make recruiting more efficient, improve data accuracy, and save your team time.

Job interviews are pivotal moments for both employers and candidates, serving as a critical gateway to the future. For employers, a well-conducted interview is the cornerstone of building a talented and cohesive team, while for candidates, it's an opportunity to showcase their skills and experiences.

With the increasing demand for technical talent, it’s no surprise that the recruiting arms race continues to push companies to create new ways of attracting the very best people… One of the newest weapons in the arsenal in machine learning.

Referral recruiting and employer branding are revolutionizing the way companies hire. A strong employer brand not only attracts top talent but also makes current employees natural brand ambassadors. These employees then refer high-quality candidates from their networks, making the recruitment process more efficient and effective.