Employee reference checking

An employer interviewing a candidate

The Assessment and Development team at Hays will save you time by conducting your references.

As recruitment experts, we understand the importance of taking detailed candidate references. While these references are a vital step in your recruitment process, we know that scheduling time with referees and undertaking a thorough reference check can be time consuming.

In a candidate-short market, completing references within a short timeframe ensures you secure your preferred candidate without delay. Outsourcing your employee reference checks to Hays means you can trust our high-quality references to guide your candidate selection.

Our referencing service includes:

  • Development of a bespoke reference template ensuring your key areas of interest are examined
  • Scheduling of all phone calls with referees
  • Completion of a thorough reference check by a qualified consultant
  • Written report for each reference taken
  • Hays will deliver you quality references within tight timeframes

Contact us to learn more or discuss your needs with one of our local teams. 

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