Using employee referrals as a recruitment source:
A) results in lower turnover and higher job satisfaction for those referred.
B) is effective at helping an organization meet its affirmative action plan goals.
C) enhances the number of new ideas an organization can generate through its employees.
D) lengthens the recruitment process.
E) focuses the recruitment process on active job seekers.

Question

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Employee referrals often result in a better fit between the candidate and the organization, leading to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates for referred employees.

Answer: B
 Employee referrals can help organizations meet their affirmative action plan goals by increasing the diversity of their candidate pool.

Answer: C
 Employee referrals can enhance the number of new ideas generated within an organization through social networks and connections.

Answer: D
 Depending on the referral program's design, the recruitment process may be longer due to additional steps such as asking employees for referrals and conducting interviews.

Answer: E
 Employee referrals may not be the best recruitment source for passive job seekers who are not actively seeking new opportunities, as most referrals tend to come from an employee's immediate network.

Using Employee Referrals as a Recruitment Source