Xref

• Implementation And Onboarding: Estimated to range from $500–$2,000 one-time while larger deployments may require additional configuration and workflow setup
• Background checks: Around $20–$150+ per check and may vary depending on the check type, location, and selected provider

Xref Integrations

Xref integrates with several third-party applications, including:

• Greenhouse software
• PageUp
• Scout Talent
• Ashby
• SmartRecruiters

How Does Xref Work?

Here's how you can access Xref and move through a typical reference-checking workflow:

• Log in to your Xref account using your credentials and access the platform dashboard
• Create a reference survey using a ready-made template or select questions from the survey library
• Enter the candidate details and select the appropriate reference survey
• Send the reference request through Xref so candidates can provide their referee information
• Review the completed reference results through Xref's reports, including feedback, competency data, and sentiment information
• Assess the results and use the available reporting tools to compare feedback and support the hiring decision

Who Is Xref For?

The platform is ideal for individuals working in the following industries:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Construction
• Government
• Staffing

Xref Use Cases

Based on our analysis of user feedback and Xref features, we have identified key scenarios where the software is a good fit for organizations managing recruitment, workforce feedback, and people data:

High-Volume Healthcare And Aged Care Recruitment

Healthcare and aged care providers often need to fill frontline roles while maintaining consistent hiring checks. Xref can support this environment by standardizing reference processes across large numbers of candidates and keeping completed checks accessible in one platform. This helps HR teams handle recurring recruitment requirements while maintaining consistent screening information for different roles.

Government Recruitment With Standardized Screening

Government organizations may manage recruitment across multiple departments, positions, and hiring teams, making consistent candidate assessment difficult. Xref’s survey builder allows HR teams to create standardized reference questionnaires while adapting questions to specific roles or candidate types. This gives government recruiters a repeatable way to collect comparable referee feedback across different hiring processes.

People And Culture Teams Monitoring Employee Sentiment

HR teams may struggle to identify recurring workforce concerns when employee feedback is collected through inconsistent surveys or informal discussions. Xref’s insights can consolidate responses from pulse and employee surveys and present trends across different organizational metrics. People and culture teams can use this information to identify changes in sentiment and determine where workplace issues may require further attention.

Construction Companies Managing Site-Based Recruitment

Construction companies often recruit workers who spend much of their working day on job sites, making traditional phone-based reference checks difficult to complete. Xref let recruiters create standardized reference surveys, send requests in bulk, and allow referees to respond from any device. Recruiters can then view completed checks and survey results within each candidate’s talent profile, helping teams manage screening across multiple roles and projects. This can help recruitment teams collect references from site-based workers without relying on phone calls during standard office hours, while maintaining a consistent screening process across roles.

Is Xref Right For You?

If you are a recruitment, talent acquisition, or people management team handling candidate and employee data at scale, Xref can be a suitable option. Its automated reference checks, bulk survey capabilities, and centralized talent profiles can help teams manage higher volumes of candidates and recurring screening workflows. Xref is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and supports multiregional data storage. The data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and its collection and storage processes support GDPR requirements.

Still not sure if XREF is right for you? Get in touch with us at (661)384-7070, and it will guide you towards the most reliable decision.