HR Basics: Reference Checks

HR Basics is a series of short courses, designed to highlight what you need to know about a particular human resource management topic. In today’s HR Basics, we explore reference checks, including basic legal guidelines and standards for giving and getting references.

A reference check refers to the process of getting and giving employment information about a person. Through reference checks, the employer confirms information given by the individual during the selection process, verifying information like education, experience, education and so on. Reference checks help employers confirm information on the candidate. You will also gain greater insights into the candidate's skills, knowledge and abilities from someone who has actually observed the candidate perform.

Build your effective reference check strategy by considering your practice pertaining to legal guidelines, getting references and giving references.