France: how Cegedim uses referrals to recruit and retain employees

Cegedim is paying its employees as much as €2,500 for passing on suitable applicants.  What prompted the company’s HR department to spend the money to let go of part of its regal recruitment mission for the benefit of all its staff? While the company acknowledges that hiring difficulties existed until 2022, this is not understood to be the case today. “There are some developer or niche expert roles for which recruitment remains complex, but overall, the job market is less under pressure and it’s easier to recruit,” explains Anne-Louise Senne, group HR director. On the other hand, Cegedim is experiencing strong growth (6% in 2022 and 11% in 2023),…