SAN FRANCISCO and WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Jan. 31, 2006 -- Dr. John Sullivan, a world
renowned author, corporate advisor and professor of management at San Francisco State
University, and AIRS, a leading human capital research and solutions company, today
announced that they are jointly conducting a benchmark study to examine the design,
effectiveness and business impact of employee referral programs. Study results will
uncover best practices, implementation strategies, key success factors, and the financial
impact ERPs have within a wide variety of organizational environments.
Employee referral programs are a top source of great hires in organizations around the
globe. However, preliminary studies indicate that most referral programs as implemented
today achieve only a small fraction of the results of which they are capable. Benchmark
companies such as Intel, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Mitre produce superior employee referral
results. This study aims to document and make public program characteristics that drive
employee participation, increase quality referrals, and produce a measurable impact on
corporate performance.
Well-known for his out-of the-box perspective on human capital management, Dr. John Sullivan
has partnered with AIRS, widely-known for innovative human capital solutions, to produce this
groundbreaking study on a crucial element in winning the war for great talent.
Interested parties may participate in this study at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=U24BYZVCXEPP
Highlights of the study will be announced in the May issue of the V.P. of HR Newsletter and
will be made available to all participants the week of May 15, 2006. Detailed results,
including a primer on developing a world-class employee referral program, will be available
to the public for purchase on May 15, 2006.
About DJS
drjohnsullivan.com is the electronic office of HR visionary Dr. John Sullivan. Established
in 2001, drjohnsullivan.com compiles and publishes thought-provoking articles, professional
publications, research reports, and information on advanced HR issues faced by leading organizations.
About AIRS
AIRS is a diversified Human Capital Solutions company providing top-notch training,
executive education and sophisticated Web tools for the entire talent management cycle
to more than 70% of the Fortune 500 and market-leading companies in virtually every industry.
Founded in 1997, AIRS is headquartered in Wilder, VT.
For additional information contact:
Master Burnett
mburnett@drjohnsullivan.com
408-421-8255
Kate Bruener
kate@drjohnsullivan.com
360-264-4618
Darla Dickey
darla@airscorp.com
802-233-6363