Do we need the full Recruitis ATS, or can we buy just the referral module?

The referral module is designed as part of the Recruitis ATS because it uses candidate data and workflow stages. For full functionality (automatic reward allocation when candidates advance), you need Recruitis as your ATS.

How do you handle GDPR and candidate consent?

Referred candidates automatically receive an email requesting consent for data processing. Only after they grant consent do they appear in the system and the referring employee receives their reward.

Who manages reward fulfillment from the referral shop?

For each reward in the shop, you assign a responsible person (HR, office manager, assistant, etc.). They receive a notification when someone orders a reward and confirm delivery in the system.

How do employees access the referral portal?

Employees log in via a simple web portal – just email and password, or SSO integration with your company system. The portal is responsive and works on mobile.

Which companies already use the referral module?

Hundreds of companies across Central Europe use Recruitis – from startups to large corporations like Notino, T-Mobile, Heureka, or J&T. Dozens of them actively use the referral module.

Employee Referral Program | Culture-Fit Rewards & Referral Shop

What is an employee referral program?

An employee referral program is a system that rewards employees for recommending candidates for open positions. Unlike traditional programs where employees only receive a bonus after the candidate's probation period, the modern referral program by Recruitis.io rewards every hiring step – from the initial tip through interviews to onboarding.

Recruitis.io solves low participation with three principles: reward the effort, not just the outcome (credit system with rewards for every stage), real-time transparency (employees track their candidate's journey) and culture-fit rewards (referral shop with rewards that build company culture).

46% higher retention for referral hires vs. traditional recruitment

55% faster hiring compared to job ads and agencies

15% of employees actively participate in referral programs

63% are unaware of open positions at their company

Why traditional referral programs fail

Sound familiar? You have a program, but nobody refers.

We know why. And we know how to fix it.

💸 Rewards only after probation?

Employees wait months for a reward. By then, they've forgotten they even referred someone. Motivation = zero.

🤷 No feedback at all

"What's happening with my candidate?" Employees have no idea. Frustration grows, willingness to refer drops.

💰 Cash alone isn't enough

A €500 bonus? Fine. But it doesn't build culture. And for many, it's not motivating enough.

What we do differently

3 principles of modern referral

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Reward every step

Don't just reward outcomes. Reward the effort. A candidate tip? Reward. Candidate passed the interview? Reward. That's how you keep people motivated.

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Transparentnost v reálném čase

Employees see where their candidate is. What rewards they've earned. What they can still get. No asking HR, no frustration.

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Culture-fit rewards

Instead of cash, offer what builds culture. Ergonomic chair. Day off. Course. Charity. Lunch with the CEO. Things people actually want.

Z praxe

The ergonomic chair story

How a culture-fit reward transformed a referral program at a tech company

When implementing a referral program at a Central European tech company with 100+ developers, an employee survey revealed one clear request: better ergonomic chairs. Buying them for everyone was unrealistic – they cost thousands of euros each. The solution? Offer the chair as a referral program reward.

The effect was immediate. Referral program participation increased dramatically because the reward had real personal value – a visible, tangible item that reminded people every day: helping with hiring pays off.

At another company, employees didn't want material rewards – for each referred candidate, the company donates to charity. That works too, because it matches the culture of those people.

"Every colleague who walked past the new chair asked: Why don't I have one? The answer was simple – help us with hiring and you can have one too."

The point: It's not about the reward amount. It's about matching what your people actually want. That's exactly what the referral shop does – instead of one universal bonus, you offer a palette of tailored rewards.

How it works

Simple for everyone

Minimal work for HR. Clear overview for employees.

1

Logs in and sees positions

Each employee has their own portal. They see all open positions and exactly what rewards they can earn for a referral.

Job position detail with referral rewards in Recruitis

2

Recommends a candidate

Simple form. Name, contact, why they recommend them. Can attach LinkedIn or CV. Done in 30 seconds.

Candidate referral form in the referral program

3

Tracks progress and earns rewards

They see in real time which stage their candidate is at. For each step – screening, interview, hire – they earn credits or money.

Overview of referred candidates with progress timeline

4

Chooses in the Referral shop

They exchange accumulated credits for rewards they choose. Chairs, courses, day off, charity – whatever your company offers.

1

Sets rewards per position

For each position, define how many credits or money an employee earns for each stage – tip, interview, hire, probation.

Reward settings for a position in Recruitis

2

Moves candidates as usual

In Recruitis, move the candidate to the next stage. The system automatically credits the recommending employee. No extra work.

3

Manages the Referral shop

Add and edit rewards. Set prices in credits. Designate who handles distribution. Everything in one place.

4

Monitors engagement

Dashboard shows who participates, who won, who is inactive. Full overview of the entire program.

Rewards

Rewards for every step.
Not just for outcomes.

Traditional programs only reward when a candidate is hired or passes probation. We reward every effort – from the first tip.

Candidate tip – instant first credits
Candidate passed screening – next reward
Interview, selection, hire – reward for every step
Probation – bonus on completion
Mix of credits and cash – your choice

Rewards for each recruitment step in the Recruitis referral program

Transparency

Transparency instead of frustration.
That's why they refer again.

Employees see everything in one place: their candidates, current stage, rewards earned. No need to ask HR.

Overview of all referred candidates
Visual timeline with current stage
Reward history
Wallet with credits and cash
Notifications on status changes

Employee wallet with overview of credits and rewards

Referral shop

Your internal e-shop
with culture-fit rewards

Employees collect credits. You fill the shop with rewards that match your culture. No cash payouts, no extra admin.

For IT: Ergonomic chair, ANC headphones, courses, better monitor
For back office: Day off, wellness, theater tickets, lunch with the CEO
For production: Financial bonus, quality equipment, extra meal vouchers
For everyone: Charity donation, company merch, experiences

Referral shop with culture-fit rewards for employees

How much will you save

Calculate your savings

Referral hiring is cheaper, faster, and candidates stay longer.

Internal hiring

Via agency

How many people do you hire per year?

30 people

1 25 50 75 100

Your annual savings

€24,000

with 30% of hires via referral program

9

hires via referral

€2,600

savings per hire

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The referral module is part of the Recruitis ATS. Pricing depends on your company size and hiring volume. Book a demo for a custom quote.

The referral module is designed as part of the Recruitis ATS because it leverages candidate data and workflow. For full functionality (automatic reward allocation when candidates advance), you need Recruitis as your ATS.

Basic setup takes just one day. Define rewards, set workflow steps, and populate the referral shop. Our team helps with onboarding.

Referred candidates automatically receive a consent request email. Only after granting consent do they appear in the system and the referring employee earns their reward.

Yes, each workflow step can use credits (for the referral shop) or financial rewards in EUR/USD. Typically, companies give credits for early steps and cash for hire/probation milestones.

For each reward, you assign a responsible person (HR, office manager, etc.). They get notified when someone orders a reward and confirm delivery in the system.

Employees log in via a simple web portal – email and password, or SSO with your company system. The portal is responsive and mobile-friendly.

Hundreds of companies across Central Europe use Recruitis – from startups to corporations like Notino, T-Mobile, Heureka, and J&T. Dozens actively use the referral module.

Forget the referral bonus.
Modern referral programs work differently.

What is an employee referral program?