Many employers have referral bonuses in place to recruit new employees.
That is, if you refer a new hire to the company, you get a bonus.
That person’s performance reflects on you, though, so don’t go referring everyone you know.
This will reflect badly on you.
Check the link for other considerations when you refer someone to work at your company.
When Bad Referrals Happen to Good People| Aol Jobs
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