This question is about employee referral statistics.

Do referred employees stay longer?

By Zippia Team - Jun. 29, 2022

Yes, referred employees stay 70% longer. On average, referral hires have a retention rate of 46%, compared to only 33% of job board hires. That's a 40% increase in retention rates. In particular, though, small companies tend to see the best gains from their referral hires, as these hires stay 122% longer than their job board counterparts.

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