EmployeeReferrals.com Reviews

“Easy employee referrals

Pros

What I like most about this tool is that it makes referring employees really simple and easy.

Cons

A notable drawback I've seen is that it's not very user-friendly at times and feels a bit clunky to use, though I manage to work around it.

“simple interface with managing referrals

Pros

Interface is very convenient and I find it simple to monitor and manage all my referrals.

Cons

Currently, the system works exactly as I need it to and I haven't experienced any problems worth mentioning.

“Rewarding referrals

Pros

Referring skilled colleagues to my company feels rewarding and I earn a cash reward for doing so.

Cons

It took some time to get comfortable with certain features but I like that the automated posts share updates to my LinkedIn effortlessly.

“All-in-one, easy navigation

Pros

The platform is simple to navigate and I notice it serves as a complete, one-stop solution for everyone on our team.

Cons

Almost everything about the platform is useful and I just need to spend time training our employees so they use it more often.

“Quick referral creation

Pros

Creating referrals is easy and I find it convenient to do so quickly and without fuss.

Cons

The search tool could use improvement, as I wish it allowed me to set alerts and helped speed up the entire process.

“Hassle-free tasks

Pros

This tool is easy to understand and I notice it allows me to accomplish tasks without any hassle.

Cons

No downsides have been found in my current use and I find it highly reliable.

“Efficient candidate sourcing

Pros

Finding and reaching qualified candidates is much simpler and I see my recruiting workflow has become noticeably more efficient and effective.

Cons

There aren't any complaints and I find this tool very easy to use and user-friendly.

“Impressive UX

Pros

The user experience is impressive and I genuinely feel appreciated when using the platform.

Cons

Occasionally I find it restricts the candidate pool, so I sometimes feel like it limits our options.

“Extra earnings, more applicants

Pros

Extra earnings for current staff were gained and I noticed it increased applicants.

Cons

My field finds navigating it hard, so they're reluctant to use it

“Easy referral sharing

Pros

Navigating the website is easy and I find sending referral details from employees to candidates very easy.

Cons

I've noticed the QR code sometimes fails for candidates. Using the service on a mobile device is also tough for me.

“Automated tasks, user-friendly

Pros

Administrative tasks are mostly automated and I find customizing and launching campaigns easy, I also notice the interface is very user-friendly and we don't have to rely on an apply link for a referral to be recorded.

Cons

The reporting and analytics leave room for improvement, though I think much of the issue stems from how we've configured our positions and workflows.

“Fast candidate access

Pros

Accessing and keeping track of candidates is quick and I notice it really helps ensure placements go through.

Cons

Unfortunately, accounts aren't linked and I keep seeing too many duplicate names cluttering the system.

“Clear referral review

Pros

The system is easy to navigate and I find the way referrals are reviewed consistently clear and easy.

Cons

Personally, I feel that every referral should mandate a short explanation of why someone is making the referral and there ought not to be any option that allows leaving that explanation field blank.

“Simple link sharing

Pros

Sharing the referral link is simple and I notice it helps friends apply immediately.

Cons

Lately, getting so many emails overwhelms me and ends up leaving me feeling pretty fatigued.

“Referral tracking

Pros

Tracking when people I refer submit applications is easy and I can see it keeps everything organized.

Cons

From my experience, the status updates essentially end after the first application, I never find out if a referral was turned down and I also don't learn whether they were hired until long after they've actually begun the job in many cases.

“Quick and easy setup

Pros

Using this tool was incredibly simple and I notice it didn't take any time at all.

Cons

So far, I haven't come across any downsides while using this app.

“Customizable messaging & branding

Pros

During my time using this tool, what stood out for me was the capability to tailor the site depending on who the visitor is (whether an employee or a referral). Being able to edit those messages really improved the overall experience for users. Another feature I've appreciated is the ability to change the image that appears when you share your link on social media. That gave our company an extra touch of branding that felt valuable!

Cons

I ran into some problems while using the new UI. In particular the background images failed to save at times which resulted in a clumsy and inconsistent experience. There were also occasions where the preview I saw didn't match what other users ended up seeing after the changes were saved and that inconsistency caused confusion.

“Smooth ATS integration & email campaigns

Pros

We're really impressed by how well our ATS connects with the referral site, the integration feels smooth and effortless. We also enjoy leveraging the campaign and engagement email tools regularly.

Cons

We'd appreciate a bigger selection of engagement email templates and we'd also like the systems to sync more frequently so updates appear promptly and keep everything in step.

“simple staff referral submission

Pros

I'm finding the site incredibly convenient and it serves as an excellent resource that lets our staff effortlessly submit referrals whenever they need to.

Cons

Honestly, I really can't come up with anything about this tool that I dislike or would change.

“Limited integrations & weak reporting

Pros

I'm able to design custom referral campaigns and it automatically pushes candidates into our ATS after seven days.

Cons

I'm frustrated by the limited integrations, we end up juggling multiple user accounts to manually track referrals instead of having everything automatically synced into our systems. It also doesn't show who actually received payouts, nor does it automatically verify eligibility criteria or automate referral-program rules. Because updates aren't pushed automatically, employees have no visibility into status unless someone manually changes it and overall the reporting tools are weak and don't give us the insight we need.