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Key Features
  • Workflow Automation
  • Bonus Enforcement
  • ATS Integration
  • Eligibility Rules
  • Ownership Periods
  • Payroll Sync
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Key Features
  • SMS Referrals
  • QR Check-Ins
  • No-Login Access
  • Slack Integration
  • Mobile Portal
  • Hourly Support
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Key Features
  • Public Portals
  • Referral Links
  • Custom Rewards
  • Candidate Tracking
  • Role Restrictions
  • Invite Campaigns
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Key Features
  • Dynamic Leaderboards
  • Points System
  • Referral Challenges
  • Badges & Rewards
  • Contest Tools
  • Recognition Alerts
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Key Features
  • AI Matching
  • Social Graphs
  • Passive Sourcing
  • Candidate Scoring
  • Network Discovery
  • Internal Mobility
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Key Features
  • Campaign Builder
  • Role Segmentation
  • Custom Bonuses
  • Deadline Triggers
  • Referral Dashboards
  • Status Notifications
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Key Features
  • Branded Portals
  • Reward Customization
  • Region Policies
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Audit Logging
  • Analytics Dashboard
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Our Practice Leaders

We offer a unique delivery ownership model through our integrated ecommerce referral software and referral program app support that guarantees ROI. We align our pricing with your success, tying it to revenue milestones set in coordination with our practice leadership team. Meet our practice leaders who specialize in Referral Program Software.

Rohit Singh

Head of Referral Strategy

Rohit Singh is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing successful referral programs. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he specializes in crafting strategies that drive customer acquisition through referrals. His deep understanding of referral dynamics and market trends makes him an invaluable asset for the Referral Software project.

Brent Jackson

Client Relations Director

Brent Jackson brings more than 20 years of experience in client relations and business development. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Brent has worked closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. His ability to build strong client relationships is critical for the success of your online Referral Software.

SJ Kim

Referral Marketing Director

With over a decade of experience in marketing communications, SJ Kim is a dynamic professional based in Houston, Texas. SJ excels in creating compelling referral marketing campaigns that engage customers and encourage them to become brand advocates. His expertise is vital for effectively setting up your customer referral campaign and maximizing its reach.

Justin Cappozzo

Technology Implementation Manager

With a rich background in technology implementation and operational excellence from his tenure at organizations like Marriott, Justin Capozzo specializes in integrating software solutions to enhance customer engagement. Based in Tampa Bay, Florida, Justin's insights into technology integration are essential for the seamless execution of the Referral Software.

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Tailor the Program to Your Custom Needs to Get Best Results

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Bonus Automation

Automatically release employee referral bonuses after candidate onboarding, eliminating manual processing and HR delays.

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Policy Enforcement

Apply consistent eligibility rules across locations and roles to maintain fairness and reduce disputes.

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Data Sync

Sync candidate and referral data across ATS, HRIS, and payroll to ensure accuracy and visibility.

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Ownership Control

Assign and expire referral ownership automatically to prevent disputes over credit and rewards.

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System Alerts

Trigger automatic reminders to recruiters and referrers when referrals are pending action or review.

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Text-Based Referrals

Enable hourly employees to submit referrals via SMS—no logins, downloads, or apps required.

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Instant Sharing

Employees share open roles instantly through WhatsApp or Slack using branded, trackable referral links.

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Shift-Based Campaigns

Run targeted referral drives during specific shifts to maximize visibility and participation among on-site teams.

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Mobile Dashboards

Referrers track candidate status and bonuses through simple mobile dashboards—no manager involvement needed.

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QR Scanning

Employees scan a code to refer instantly or enroll in referral campaigns during onboarding.

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Alumni Engagement

Invite former employees to refer candidates with special incentives through personalized, branded portals.

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Customer Referrals

Turn satisfied customers into talent advocates by rewarding high-quality candidate introductions.

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Influencer Campaigns

Enable ambassadors, creators, or affiliates to refer candidates and track conversions via custom links.

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Vendor Programs

Allow staffing vendors or partners to participate in limited referral campaigns without full system access.

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Public Sharing

Create open-access portals for community-wide referrals that don’t require internal employee access.

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Referral Contests

Run short-term contests to boost activity for urgent hiring sprints with leaderboard-based rewards.

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Top Referrer

Reward the most active referrer each quarter to create friendly competition and sustained motivation.

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Point Milestones

Award points for each qualified referral, and unlock tiered incentives at key thresholds.

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Real-Time Recognition

Notify employees instantly when their referral moves forward, fueling excitement and participation.

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Participation Streaks

Encourage consistent behavior by rewarding weekly or monthly referral streaks from individual employees.

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Smart Suggestions

Employees receive automated suggestions of connections who match open jobs based on social graphs.

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Passive Discovery

AI surfaces candidates from employee networks even if not directly submitted as referrals.

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Internal Leads

Unlock internal talent mobility by suggesting current employees for open roles via AI matching.

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Diversity Boost

Expand sourcing to underrepresented talent pools by moving beyond direct referrals and social biases.

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Silent Scoring

Automatically score all incoming referrals for fit—helping recruiters prioritize outreach by quality.

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Critical Role Push

Launch focused referral campaigns for hard-to-fill roles with double bonuses and urgency messaging.

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Urgency Reminders

Send automated reminders to employees before campaign deadlines to boost last-minute referral volume.

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Role-Specific Rewards

Offer different incentives for high-impact roles to drive attention where it’s needed most.

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Leaderboard Campaigns

Combine contests with targeted hiring needs to concentrate referral effort on priority positions.

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Referral Ownership

Ensure transparent ownership tracking in high-volume hiring drives to reduce duplicate claims.

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White-Labeled Portal

Provide a fully branded experience so employees feel they’re engaging directly with your organization.

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Localization Support

Set regional policies and language preferences for different employee locations or business units.

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Custom Communications

Send fully branded messages for invites, status updates, and bonus confirmations across multiple channels.

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Executive Insights

Offer leadership real-time dashboards to monitor referral health, performance, and ROI by team or region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

NextBee’s employee referral software is a customizable, fully branded platform that helps companies automate and scale referral programs. Employees can refer candidates, track progress, and earn bonuses—while HR teams manage everything through a centralized, intuitive dashboard.

NextBee boosts quality hires through referrals by tapping into trusted employee networks. AI-powered matching and campaign tools help you surface high-fit candidates faster, reducing time-to-hire and dependence on external recruiters or job boards.

Yes, NextBee offers seamless integration with leading ATS and HRIS platforms. Candidate status updates, referral tracking, and reward triggers are synced automatically—ensuring smooth operations across your entire recruitment and HR tech stack.

NextBee automates referral bonus tracking from submission to hire to onboarding. You can define eligibility rules, automate bonus payments, and ensure full compliance with audit-ready reporting—streamlining every payout with zero manual overhead.

Absolutely. NextBee’s gamification engine lets you create point-based systems, leaderboards, badges, and contests. These features keep employees engaged, reward consistent participation, and help scale your referral program effortlessly.

Yes. NextBee supports external referral campaigns for alumni, influencers, customers, and partners. You can set up branded portals, unique rewards, and automated tracking to expand your talent pipeline beyond just internal teams.

NextBee’s mobile referral tools allow employees to submit referrals via SMS, QR codes, WhatsApp, or kiosk devices. Designed for deskless and hourly staff, it eliminates barriers and drives participation company-wide.

Definitely! With NextBee’s referral campaign builder, you can promote urgent roles, assign custom bonuses, and drive time-sensitive hiring initiatives. You’ll boost engagement and fill critical positions with speed and focus.

NextBee offers a real-time referral dashboard with complete visibility into referral volume, conversion rates, campaign ROI, and engagement trends. You’ll get the insights needed to optimize program success at every level.

NextBee is built for scale. With multilingual capabilities, white-labeled portals, regional compliance controls, and deep customization, it empowers enterprise teams to launch high-performing, branded referral experiences anywhere in the world.