Reference checking has often been the weak link in the recruitment chain. Completion rates are usually only around 30%. Add to that former employers who are uncomfortable with the legal ramifications of providing useful information and you get less than stellar results.![]()
New automated reference checking tools allow employers to get around these issues. They turn the reference check into an easy step in the recruitment process that can also be a powerful predictor of a new hire’s performance.If you’re considering an automated reference checking tool for your company, look for one that’s used in conjunction with a Web-based behavioral assessment to get the most useful data.
Our new white paper details five questions to consider as you research your options.