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Ambassador Networks & Social Network Referral Strategy

We organise sustainable recruitment, activation and retention through ambassador networks for organisations, regions and partnerships. For employees, students, career switchers, volunteers and other target audiences you want to reach structurally.

FREE REFERRAL QUICKSCAN

Free Referral Quickscan

This Quickscan is designed for organisations that want to clearly understand where their real referral recruitment opportunities lie, before investing time, money and energy in expensive campaigns, bonuses or software. Whether you are looking to get started with referral recruitment, or already have experience but find it is not delivering sufficient results.

REFERRAL INSPIRATION KEYNOTE

Referral and Ambassadorship Keynote

As a keynote speaker, Michael Boud demonstrates in an energetic TED-style talk how referral recruitment works when you truly succeed in activating employees as ambassadors, backed by data and real-world stories. Available to book as a keynote or masterclass, fully tailored to your event, management team, recruitment team or internal stakeholders.

RESEARCH & SOCIAL NETWORK STRATEGY

Our approach to social referral network strategy

Every organisation, region or partnership has different target audiences, social structures and motivations. We always research two target groups, followed by a social network strategy. This results in an approach that fits the behaviour, culture and social networks of the target audience.

AMBASSADOR ACTIVATION CAMPAIGN

AMBASSADOR ACTIVATION REFERRAL CAMPAIGN

A good strategy only delivers results when people know what to share, why it is relevant and how they can easily get involved.A good strategy only delivers results when people know what to share, why it is relevant and how they can easily get involved. In this network activation approach, we translate insights into concrete stories, content, campaigns and communication tools.

REFERRAL SOFTWARE SELECTION & IMPLEMENTATION

REFERRAL SOFTWARE SELECTION & IMPLEMENTATION

We have reviewed more than 80 demos from referral software suppliers worldwide. We can provide you with comprehensive advice and show you which suppliers are available, and in particular highlight the differences between them, combined with real-world examples.

REFERRAL EMPLOYEE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

REFERRAL EMPLOYEE PROJECTMANAGEMENT

We handle your referral recruitment from A to Z — without hassle and without taking up your time.
Our goal is always the same: a programme that is up and running and keeps delivering, and that you can fully coordinate and run independently after 12 months.

NETWORK REFERRAL STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS

NETWORK REFERRAL STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS

Social network referral strategy for shared talent inflow challenges.Social network strategy for shared talent inflow challenges. For regions, sectors and partnerships looking to sustainably reach and engage students, career changers, trainees or volunteers through existing networks.

Start, improve or get inspired

Discover where you stand, what can be improved, and how others approach it,
with practical insights, data and examples you can apply immediately.

FREE REFERRAL QUICKSCAN

FREE REFERRAL BENCHMARK

REFERRAL CASES

The Referral Specialist

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

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