Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for encouraging referrals of persons for employment. Information is stored that identifies each of a plurality of referring parties, that is, information identifying persons or entities that refer a person or entity that is a candidate for a position at an employer party. The person or entity that is referred as a candidate is called a referred party. The referring party supplies the referred party information. When the referred party is placed in a position with an employer, the work performed over time by the referred party at the employer party is tracked and stored. A royalty owed to the referring party based on the work performed by the referred party is then computed. The royalty may be computed on a periodic basis based on the amount of work performed by the referred party during a time interval.