Employment Reference Checks
We understand that the cost of a bad employee can. at times, far outweigh the value of a good employee. We understand it is imperative that you safeguard your business with every new hire you make. Which is why we have partnered with RefNow to provide you with one of the UK’s most comprehensive and professional employment reference check services.
Employment Reference Checks
The purpose of a multi-stage recruitment process, is so that you can vet your prospective employees skills, experience, qualifications and fit to your business. Whether you based your decision-making on a strong CV, a fluid interview, or a task-based display of work; these are all things that the employee has the ability to influence and tailor to impress you; but to best safeguard your business, it is tantamount to check that the components of the CV, the key points of the interview and the delivery of the work are all backed up by the promised history and pedigree in the field of work.
Fact-checking with previous employers isn’t something that you should be afraid to do.
According to ResumeLabs Job Applicant Behaviour Survey, 70% of workers surveyed admitted to lying on their CV, with 37% admitting to frequently lying.
It is therefore important that you utilise all the safeguarding tools at your disposal, including Employment Reference Checking. Why use RefNow?
- It's secure
- It's streamlined
- It's a time-saver
- It's free of human-error
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Employment Reference Check FAQs
Whether you working within the public sector, and are looking for the right hire to take your department forward, or are working within the private sector and are looking for solutions to better protect your business, here at Care Check we are here to guide you every step of the way.
We’ve even answered some FAQs for you below around the topic of Employment Reference Checks to streamline your learning process.
There are a number of compulsory data points that are needed for a Reference Check to be carried out, such as;
Referee Details (including Referee Full Name, Email and Mobile Number) Company Name, Job Title and Employment Period.
Additionally there are some optional data points that can be included to help us ensure optimum checking and accuracy, such as:
National Insurance Number, and Date of Birth
Reference checks are a crucial aspect of due diligence in the recruitment process. Verifying a candidate’s credibility is essential to mitigating fraud risks and maintaining the integrity and security of your workforce.
References help identify potential red flags or concerns that may indicate a candidate is not suitable for the role. Additionally, they provide a way to confirm a candidate’s skill set and other qualifications, ensuring they are the right fit for the position.
Typically, RefNow facilitates employment reference checks for the past 5–7 years, but older references can be requested based on employer requirements.
The availability of older references depends on whether the previous employer retains records and is willing to provide them. Our system enables references to be added back to January 1970, if needed.
RefNow ensures references come from verified referees, such as HR or managers, minimising the risk of falsified information. We also have the ability to personal email addresses to ensure references are completed only from legitimate work email addresses, enhancing verification.
Employers must provide truthful information in compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
Structured forms combined with advanced fraud detection further improves accuracy.
Recruiters may request up to 10 reference checks from a candidate, which can include a combination of personal, professional, and academic references. This approach ensures a well-rounded evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role.
