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Why Use RefNow
Referencing?

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Advanced Fraud Detection

RefNow uses advanced algorithms to detect fraudulent references, helping you make more informed hiring decisions. Get the same peace of mind using our system as you would from a manual check!

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Exportable PDF reports

Generate and download PDF reports from a centralised location, in one simple click, giving you a clear overview of the process and results.

Automated referencing

88% of references are completed by automation alone

RefNow Referencing is not only quicker than manual checks but it is also smarter. Our automation returns completed references within 36 hours (on average) and up to 7x faster than manual methods.
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Passport + LinkedIn Verification

Our platform partners with LinkedIn and YOTI to verify the authenticity of references and provide additional insights on candidates. Digital ID checks provide an extra layer of authentication to ensure you know exactly who you're hiring.

Read what our customers say about us

RefNow is trusted by thousands of companies - including healthcare providers, recruitment agencies, retailers and startups.

"The way we use RefNow is to handle all of our incoming and outgoing reference requests, across the board. RefNow has enabled us to automate our entire referencing process, and in turn has given us back countless hours each week to apply our time elsewhere."

"We’ve made RefNow the central part of our on-boarding process and we’re happy to let the references come back to us without having to do any of the time consuming chasing that we had to do beforehand."

"We’ve rolled it out to each of our care homes and it is now a fully fledged system across the whole of Advinia. When rolling out new technology across such a large company, we were happy to see it only took a couple of months to really get going in every single one of our homes."

Additional Benefits

Ready to take the hassle out of hiring? Sign up for RefNow today and experience the benefits for yourself.

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Streamline your processes

Craft requests effortlessly in just 30 seconds, and streamline your data management with our centralised solution.

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Protect your data

GDPR compliant to keep your data secure and confidential. Trust us to safeguard your business and meet data protection regulations.

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Smoother Onboarding

Revamp your candidate experience and elevate your company's reputation with a cutting-edge approach that sets you apart from the competition.

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Save time and money right now with RefNow!

  • Secure quality hires with advanced fraud detection
  • Monitor progress in real-time for peace of mind
  • Save valuable HR time and effort by consolidating verification requests in one place
  • Verified Passports and LinkedIn profiles for added confidence
  • Easily shareable PDF reports in one central location
  • Improve team collaboration and delegation with user and team management

Don't take our word for it

"Before RefNow, each candidate would require up to an hour of our time chasing to get the reference complete. Since using RefNow, we spend a maximum of 5 minutes on each candidate and have the same level of confidence in the quality of the check performed."

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Sue Haslett
Head of Volunteering, The Air Ambulance

"The biggest positive of using RefNow is the trust and responsibility RefNow has with chasing and securing references, which we no longer have to do. RefNow is extremely User friendly and our new starters can be comfortable using it within the first few reference requests they send off."

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Matthew Kay
Strategic HR Business Partner, BPP

"We’ve rolled it out to each of our care homes and it is now a fully fledged system across the whole of Advinia. When rolling out new technology across such a large company, we were happy to see it only took a couple of months to really get going in every single one of our homes."

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Aaron Johal
Leadership Recruitment Manager, Advinia
Faq's

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? We're here to help!
What is Reference Checking Software?

Reference Checking software allows companies to automate the employment reference checking process by automatically sending reminder emails, text messages and phone calls to candidates and referees. RefNow allows you to speed up the process of collecting employment references by 7x compared with traditional referencing.

How much does RefNow cost?

We have various options available depending on your requirements. The best way to find out how much RefNow will cost is to arrange a short demo with our team so we can learn more about the features suited to you.

Does RefNow support work reference checks and employee background verification?

Yes - RefNow enables automated work reference checks, acting as a comprehensive employee checking service and reference checking tool for hiring teams.

Does RefNow integrate with my existing software?

We have integrations available with a number of Applicant Tracking systems and HR systems, we also have an Open API to build your own integration, please get in touch to find out if we currently integrate with your existing systems.

What is the RefNow Talent Pool?

Talent Pool is a feature of our Reference Checking software which allows you to increase the size of your candidate pool whilst collecting employment references. Our team can explain more about this feature during a short demo call, to book a demo please use this form.

How much time does it take to implement RefNow?

Getting started with RefNow’s referencing software is almost instantaneous. Provide your team with logins and access to the appropriate features, and they’ll be able to get up and running in no time. Setting up more advanced features such as custom questions can take around 30-60 minutes but our team is always on hand to support you with the setup.

Are there any other features I might be interested in using?

RefNow Inbound is a feature which can be used to speed up the process of your HR team providing referencing for ex-employees by using automation. We also have many other features which help to speed up the referencing process across your hiring journey. To learn more please book a demo with our friendly team.

Which countries does RefNow operate in?

While RefNow is based in the UK, we offer global reference-checking services to our clients. We have a broad customer base with companies located in various countries, including the UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Our team has experience working with clients from around the world, and we are well-equipped to handle international reference checks. We welcome inquiries from anyone interested in using our services and are always looking to expand our customer base. Please get in touch with us to discuss your reference-checking needs, and we'll be happy to help you.

Is RefNow GDPR compliant?

RefNow takes data protection regulations seriously, and we are fully committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the safety and security of our users' data. Our platform employs various measures to safeguard data privacy and security, including secure data storage, encryption, and access controls. We regularly review our data protection policies and practices to ensure that they remain up-to-date and effective. So you can be confident that RefNow is fully GDPR compliant and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.