Insights from 500+ programs across the Benelux

Over the past four years, we’ve analyzed the performance of more than 500 employee referral programs throughout the Benelux. Using real-world data and results, we can now confidently reveal which referral strategies lead to the most successful outcomes.

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And the trend is clear:
Referral recruitment is on the rise in today’s competitive job market. In 2024, 26% of organizations in the Benelux report that over 20% of their hires come from referrals - a huge leap from just 8% in 2022.

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Why is this good news?
Because referrals are not only up to 50% more cost-effective than traditional recruitment channels like job boards, ads, or headhunters - they also deliver longer-lasting hires. In fact, 45% of referral hires stay for more than four years.

We’ve also explored how employee satisfaction influences referral participation - and how being referred by a colleague can positively impact retention.

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Curious how your organization compares?
Get valuable insights from other successful referral programs and discover what drives long-term recruitment success. Just fill out the form above and we’ll send a free copy of the 2024 benchmark report straight to your inbox.

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2025 International Referral Recruitment Benchmark

Together with referral software partner, real links, we are researching how organizations succeed (or struggle) with referral recruitment internationally. We will analyze key factors such as referral bonuses, payout timing, time-to-hire, retention, hire quality, and cost savings to uncover what drives the most successful referral programs.​