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> 30% HIRES
THROUGH REFERRALS
OF YOUR EMPLOYEES, GUARANTEED.

The power of your network lies in real connections.

Referral recruitment is a journey full of opportunities. At the Referral Specialist, we turn your employees into proud ambassadors and unlock the hidden potential of their networks. Ready to grow together? We're here to guide you every step of the way.

FREE REFERRAL
QUICKSCAN

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CLAIM YOUR FREE
REFERRAL QUICKSCAN

Take the free Referral Quickscan and discover how your organization can achieve > 30% of hires through referrals.

After completing the Referral Quickscan, you’ll receive:

✔ A personalized report with tailored recommendations.
✔ A strategic session with Michael Boud, the leading Referral Specialist.

Answer the questions via the links below and claim your free Referral Quickscan.

WHY REFERRAL RECRUITMENT

WHY

People choose people. That’s the power of referrals.

Want to grow faster, more cost-effectively, and sustainably with the right people?
Referral recruitment is the key to success. With proven results: higher retention, faster & cheaper hiring, and increased employee engagement, this is the step that will truly move your team forward.
Discover how other organizations are using referral programs and get our Referral Recruitment Benchmark Report for free.

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GREATER REACH

Engaged employees spread the word by sharing job openings in their network.
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MORE HIRES

Organizations can recruit over 30% of new hires through referrals - guaranteed
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CHEAPER

Referral recruitment costs over 50% less than traditional hiring
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RETENTION

Referred candidates get the inside story and stay for 4+ years.
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HOSPITABLE

Referral is the #1 way candidates prefer to the interview table

DOWNLOAD THE FREE BENCHMARK WHITEPAPER

REFERRAL
INSPIRATION

REFERRAL CASE

PURE Insurance achieves 40–60% of new hires through referrals.

REFERRAL SOFTWARE

Best employee referral software 2025. How to choose the right platform.

REFERRAL CASE

How DigitalOcean boosted referral hires to 43% with dual rewards.

REFERRAL NEWSLETTER

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OUR ROADMAP

A successful referral employee program never starts with a bonus or a campaign.

 

It starts with leadership, insight, and behavior. When you understand what drives employees, which barriers they experience, and what strengthens their sense of pride, you can build a referral program that doesn’t just work once, but continues to deliver results year after year.

That’s why we work with one clear, cohesive roadmap: it starts with strong leadership, grows through insight, comes to life through activation, and evolves into sustainable, scalable results that keep returning year after year.

ROADMAP

OUR SERVICES

REFERRAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Turn your network into your greatest strength

We bring clarity to complexity. We inspire action. And we make sure you don’t just understand referral recruitment you experience it. Step by step, always with a clear eye on the horizon.

With us, you won’t get a one-size-fits-all solution - but a plan tailored to your unique organization. Together, we build an authentic referral culture where people feel seen, valued, and proud to contribute. That’s where the real magic happens. We’ll help you understand it and make it yours.

Looking for an inspiring keynote or masterclass?

Book Michael Boud, The Referral Specialist, for a session fully tailored to your organization.

Whether you’re launching a new referral program or strengthening an existing one, he shares data, real-world examples, and expert insights. All with contagious enthusiasm.

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TEDTALK MICHAEL BOUD

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IN-COMPANY REFERRAL PROJECTMANAGEMENT

In-company referral projectmanagement with a 30% guarantee.

Make employee referrals a structural part of your hiring strategy. In our in-company bootcamps, you’ll learn how to build a successful sustainable referral employee program in just 8–12 weeks,  including one year of support, proven strategies, and smart activation for maximum impact.

Referral activation & campaign.

In our activation and campaign bootcamp, you’ll turn employees into proud ambassadors who help your organization grow.

From internal engagement to external visibility, this is where employer branding, referral marketing, and storytelling come together.

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ACTIVATION & CAMPAIGN

REFERRAL SOFTWARE

Referral program support with the right software.

 

We’ve tested over 70 referral tools and are happy to advise you on the best fit, including full implementation and setup.

 

When you select a software provider through us, you’ll often benefit from a discount and one year of free expert guidance.

The Referral Specialist

Middenweg 85 | 1098 AG Amsterdam | The Netherlands | info@thereferralspecialist.nl | Tel: +31624768758

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