Q: I am a manager in a biotech firm. We are still having trouble hiring developers. I want to use a refer a friend effort. If a person refers a new employee, the person receives a specific amount of money. I know our neighbor companies have such benefits. What if a friend is terminated? What if a friend works for a friend? Before I go to HR, I need to get answers to my questions. They argue with every idea presented to them.

A: Employee referral programs are often successful recruiting tools for companies, particularly for “hard to fill” types of roles. I would put developers in the “hard to fill” category.

Usually, an employer has a policy which outlines rules regarding employment of relatives and/or friends. The goal of such a policy is to discourage any favoritism, the appe

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