Cracking the Referral Code

Hey you, everyone’s fav HR👋

Per The Economic Times, some of India’s biggest employers (Zomato, Panasonic, Intuit) admit that over half their hires come through referrals. Why? Because referrals cut hiring costs, lower risk, and boost retention.

Translation: recruiters love referrals as much as candidates do.

But here’s the catch — most people still ask the wrong way. If you’re serious about landing your next role, here are 5 referral power plays smart HR folks will respect

💡5 Smart Referral Moves That Actually Work

How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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Ready to land the job you’ve been aiming for?

Find it now in the #only-hr-function-job-listings

Not to be dramatic… but that button kinda is a game-changer. . 🔥

❌ Perks don’t define a great workplace.

✅ People do.

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that Liferay has been awarded the TSOW Certified Best Workplace 2025–2026! 🏆

This certification is:
✨ Employee-led
✨ Validated by CHROs
✨ Recognition rooted in real culture

Congrats to the Liferay team for proving that when you put people first, recognition follows. 🙌

🙏 And a big thank you to Dr. Ajit Kar from our CHRO assessment panel for his valuable insights and validation in this journey.

💻 Smarter Hiring with AI: Screen, Score, Shortlist, Done.

Let’s be real—hiring can feel like running on a treadmill that never stops. Resumes piling up, interviews back-to-back, and endless admin that eats up your day.

Enter Goodfit: your AI-powered hiring buddy. It doesn’t just crunch data—it helps you cut through the noise and get straight to the candidates who matter. From first screen to final shortlist, hiring becomes:

✅ Faster
✅ Fairer
✅ Way less stressful

💡 Pro tip: Free your team from hiring micromanagement, and you free them to focus on what they do best. Win-win.

🌍 Powering Global Growth – From First Hire to Full-Scale Team

Rippling has teamed up with SpringVerify and The Shape of Work Community to bring you an expert-led session on going global without the chaos.

📅 Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 | ⏰ 4–5 PM IST
🎙 Speakers: Nisarg Shah & Shubham Saxena, Rippling

✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ Enter new markets quickly & compliantly
✅ Use EOR to scale hiring smartly
✅ Transition to full-time hires with confidence
✅ Simplify global payroll & compliance with Rippling

🎯 Perfect for HR, Finance & Ops leaders ready to scale globally.

🤝 Connect, Share, and Grow in the HR Community

Join the conversation in #opentowork-only-hr-function Channel — where HR pros swap job leads, share advice, and cheer each other on. Say hello; one strong connection can go further than 100 cold applications.

📢 Stay in the loop!

Make sure to check out #announcements regularly — it’s your go-to space for important updates, team-wide conversations, and all the latest from the community.

✨ Need leads, input, or just some solid HR advice?

Jump into #general-qna-forum — the perfect place to ask questions, share ideas, and get support from people who truly get it. Whether you're seeking feedback or offering your own insights, it's where real collaboration happens. 💡🙌

And the best part?

You’re just one message away from tapping into it all.

Don’t miss insights from 24,500+ HR pros, cutting-edge trends, and the real scoop on what’s working (and what’s not) in HR today.

See you inside—where the best ideas are just getting started!

Can’t wait to see you in the community,
Team TSOW