Job referrals may spur hires but also lead to less diversity

A study from Seattle-based PayScale found that job referrals from former co-workers or clients lead to about 11 percent of new employees, and are the most lucrative type for candidates. A study from Seattle-based PayScale found that job referrals from former co-workers or clients lead to about 11 percent of new employees, and are the most lucrative type for candidates.