Issue: Sourcing" off Top Echelon Network candidates

Date: 04/03/90

Extenuating circumstances
However, in the event that unusual circumstances arise, such as a candidate offering to give a referral, you may call the candidate recruiter and ask for approval to use their candidate for the purpose of locating (or sourcing) other potential candidates. By doing this, you are bound by Top Echelon Network Policy to adhere to any and all "rules and restrictions" that the candidate recruiter places on such activity. Any placement that results from such "sourcing" activities will be considered a Top Echelon Network split.

Spirit of the Policy
Top Echelon Network does not encourage "sourcing" and recognizes that any policy that would permit "unlimited sourcing" would discourage many Members from sharing their best candidates through the Network system. However, we also recognize that in special situations, sourcing can create a situation where "everybody wins."

The majority of Top Echelon Network Members strongly feel they do not want other recruiters to "source off" their candidates prior to giving their approval. In order to maintain the integrity of the network, Top Echelon Network will support these Members wholeheartedly and will not sympathize with anyone trying to find a loophole in this policy!

In the event you unintentionally receive information from a Top Echelon Network Member’s candidate that could potentially lead you to other candidates or other job orders, you MUST contact the "owning agency" immediately to inform them of the information you have already received. It is then the sole decision of the "owning agency" as to whether or not the information may be used and by whom.

Violations of this Policy
Any Top Echelon Network Member who has documented proof of another Member "sourcing off" their candidates without their permission, should present this evidence to Top Echelon Network administration. Violators of this Network Policy will be dealt with accordingly.

If another recruiter asks you for your permission to "source off" one of your candidates, you should communicate your decision and any specific requirements you have to that recruiter. We recommend that you do so quickly and preferably in writing.

Sample Policy
As a general rule, DO NOT use my candidates as "sources" for referrals. However, if an extenuating circumstance arises, and you need to "source off" one of my candidates, call me first and ask me to recruit the candidate (as my own) so that we can do a 50/50 split. One of three (3) things will happen:

1) I may say NO, I don’t want anyone trying to obtain referrals from my candidate.

-- or --

2) I may ask my original candidate for referrals or will use the information you have already received from my candidate, and I will recruit the candidate(s) you desire. Any candidates I recruit will be considered as my property, and any "splits" we do will be done on a regular 50/50 basis. That is, 6% of the commission goes to Top Echelon Network, and the balance gets "split" between you and me on a 50/50 basis.

-- or --

3) I may decide to NOT spend my time to recruit the candidate(s) you desire, or may even forget to perform the "sourcing" that you desire and forget to return your phone call within 48 hours. At that point, you may take it upon yourself to "source off my original candidate" and recruit as many new candidates as you need. All of these candidates that you recruit will now be considered as "your property" for future use. However, any of these new "referrals" that you have received are to be split with me on a 50/50 basis if you are (in any way) involved in placing them. That is, 6% of the fee earned goes to Top Echelon Network, and you and I receive equal amounts of the fee earned.

If you disagree with any portion of this policy, or you don’t feel that I’m entitled to my equal 50% of the split, then please do not use any of my candidates as "sources." Thank you for honoring this agreement.