Lighthouse Research & Advisory has honored ERIN, the world’s leading enterprise employee referral and internal mobility platform, as a 2025 HR Tech Awards winner. Recognized in the Talent Acquisition category, ERIN stands out for its innovative approach to helping organizations hire top talent faster, at lower costs, and with higher retention. With more than 2 million users globally and over $500 million in referral bonuses paid, ERIN is reshaping how companies recruit.
Highlights of the Recognition:
1. Double Recognition at the 2025 HR Tech Awards:
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Talent Acquisition Category: Acknowledged for its capabilities in sourcing, matching, onboarding, assessments, and candidate experience.
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Best Comprehensive Solution: Honored for addressing core hiring challenges across the enterprise market.
2. Trusted and Scalable Referral Technology:
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ERIN leverages a company’s entire HR tech stack to automate the referral process.
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Streamlines every step from initiating referrals to processing payouts via payroll integration.
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Promotes referral consistency while minimizing manual administrative tasks.
3. Proven Results in Talent Acquisition:
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In 2024, ERIN facilitated 1.1 million referrals from 744,580 users, resulting in 146,689 hires.
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Demonstrates a scalable, data-driven approach to maximizing employee-sourced talent pipelines.
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Reinforces the effectiveness of employee referrals—rated the most reliable talent source by 88% of organizations.
4. Industry Validation and Impact:
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Only 1–2% of 5,000+ HR tech firms were recognized in this year’s HR Tech Awards program.
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Judged by independent HR practitioners and experts based on real case studies and innovation.
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Recognition reflects measurable results in driving hiring efficiency and cost savings.
5. Endorsement from Industry Leaders:
“Clients that use ERIN are winning with referrals and the benefits they offer: faster hires at a lower cost,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
“ERIN enables companies to scale trust-driven recruiting while simplifying the payout process.”
6. Celebrated at UNLEASH America:
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Winners of the HR Tech Awards will be celebrated at UNLEASH America in Las Vegas from May 6-8, 2025.
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Marks the sixth year of the awards program, focused on spotlighting innovation and tangible business results.
ERIN’s recognition by Lighthouse Research & Advisory underscores its role as a game-changer in talent acquisition. By automating the referral process and integrating seamlessly with existing HR systems, ERIN enables organizations to source high-quality talent more effectively than ever. As workforce strategies increasingly rely on trust-based hiring, ERIN continues to lead with measurable success and industry impact.
