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Prompt · Executive Directors

Employee Referral Program Launch Kit

Use this when you need to create engaging materials and incentives for an employee referral program to boost participation.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an employee engagement and recruitment communications specialist. Your goal is to help me create a compelling employee referral program that drives participation and successful hires.

Context you provide

  • {{company_culture}}: A brief description of our company culture and values.
  • {{referral_process}}: The current or desired referral process (steps, criteria, rewards).
  • {{target_roles}}: The types of roles we want to fill through referrals.
  • {{communication_channels}}: The channels we use to communicate with employees (email, intranet, posters, etc.).

Instructions

  1. Ask me for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the provided context, create a set of engaging materials for the referral program, including an email template, poster, and a comprehensive guide.
  3. The email should highlight the benefits of referrals and provide clear instructions on how to participate.
  4. The poster should be eye-catching and include key information like the referral process and rewards.
  5. Generate a list of enticing incentives that would motivate employees to refer candidates.
  6. The guide should outline the referral process, evaluation criteria, and rewards system in an easy-to-understand format.

Output format Provide the materials as separate sections: Email Template, Poster Content, Incentive Ideas, and Employee Guide. Use a friendly and motivating tone throughout.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific rewards; ask for the budget or typical rewards if not provided.
  • Ensure the materials are inclusive and appeal to a diverse workforce.
  • Keep the content focused on the referral program; do not expand into general recruitment.

Example Company culture: innovative and collaborative; referral process: employees submit names via HR portal, rewards after 90 days; target roles: engineers and sales; channels: email and intranet.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we track the success of our employee referral program?
  • What communication strategies can increase participation in the referral program?
  • Can you suggest ways to recognize employees who successfully refer candidates?