I got a small bonus at work for "finding" a new employee...should I give them some of the bonus?

Question

I work in the kitchen at a hospital. We have a hospital wide program that rewards current employees if they are put down as a reference on new employees applications. After they are hired we get a $100 bonus. I recently got someone hired, and I don't know if I should take my money and be thankful, or if I should split it with the person who put me down as a reference. The new employees don't get any type of sign on bonus. (If that makes a differnce in your answer) Also, if you think I should give them part, how much should I give them?

Answer 1

You are under no obligation to do anything, but It might be an appreciated gesture if you took them for lunch.

Answer 2

It's money you got for doing something for the company, so it's completely up to you.

I got a 2000 dollar bonus for referring a nurse to my facility a few years ago...and I kept it, she was just thankful that she got the job she wanted. I asked her, but she declined the money.

It's completely up to you, it's your money.

Answer 3

No. Referal bonuses are common and do not need to be shared - that person now has income thanks to you. You did them a favor, not vice versa.

Considering @ 40% of the bonus will be taxed it's not worth sharing.

Answer 4

If it was me, I'd keep it, because she'll get the chance soon enough. If you want to do something nice buy her lunch, she'd probably be fine with just that.

Answer 5

You helped get them the job, thats good enough :) Keep the money!!! If anything they owe you :)

Answer 6

No. You helped that person get a job, you've done a good deed.

Answer 7

No. It's yours. They should be happy to have a job.

Answer 8

nope I wouldn't