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MSC to launch new referral bonus program

ByHendrickDickson

USN Military Sealift Command

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is preparing to launch, in the next couple of months, a new referral bonus program that will give employees the opportunity to earn money when they recruit future civil service mariners (CIVMARs)

The MSC Referral Bonus Program offers bonuses from $50 to $500 to employees who recruit a candidatewhogoesontofillacriticalafloatratingatMSC Employees whose duties do not include recruitment or selection of CIVMARs will be eligible The programwillexcludeMSCmilitarymembersandthe referral of family members

“Referral programs, as part of an overall recruiting strategy, have the added benefit that current employees are familiar with the demands, culture and requirements of the job and also the individual whomtheyarereferring,”saidMSCDirector,Civilian Human Resources Policy/Total Force Management (N11C)LauriePorter “Referralprogramsoftenresult innotonlyincreasedsuccessinrecruitment,butalso in better longevity of the new hires - i.e., reduced attrition - compared to other recruiting efforts, due to the aforementioned aspects.”

If an employee refers a potential CIVMAR who applies to MSC, all that prospective hire has to do is putdowntheemployee’snameasareferenceduring the application process If the hire goes on to qualify and gets a fleet assignment, then the employee receives a bonus

“The benefits are threefold, said Porter “The referring employee receives a financial bonus up to $500, the new employee gains federal employment withpromisingcareerpotentialandMSCgainsnew talent in a hard-to-fill CIVMAR position—it is definitely a win-win-win for all!”

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