“To me, automated reference checking with Xref is the most efficient and effective way to reference check, be it from a process, speed, or security point of view. Being able to get references done quickly, particularly in the front-line construction space, where supervisors don't carry their phones on site, adds real value to our process.”

Garth Quinn, National Recruitment Manager at Holcim

"The main benefit is definitely the time-saving. But I also appreciate the candidate experience it offers, I like that the candidate drives the process. There was a real “wow factor” about Xref when we first introduced it. I now actually like doing references! I used to hate the reference stage but now I can go in, press a few buttons and I’m done.” "

Maureen Bell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Torrens University Australia

“We've reduced reference turnaround time to an average of 22 hours.”

Adam Buxton, Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager at Westpac

"The organisation now expects a higher level of service from the recruitment team. We would undoubtedly have to increase the headcount of our team if the reference checking process was brought back in-house, thus requiring valuable funds to be spent on a new hire. Xref is both efficient and cost effective for us as an organisation."

Laura Sargent, Head of Recruitment at Sue Ryder

“We use Xref to make our clients feel safe while also helping them to feel that they’re getting the best value from our service.”

Scott Asselstine, Senior Operations Manager at Lannick

"The organisation now expects a higher level of service from the recruitment team. We would undoubtedly have to increase the headcount of our team if the reference checking process was brought back in-house, thus requiring valuable funds to be spent on a new hire. Xref is both efficient and cost effective for us as an organisation."

Laura Sargent, Head of Recruitment at Sue Ryder

“When I first joined Lion, we didn’t have Xref but it was implemented within my first few months. Xref helps to turn around references very fast. As recruiters, we need to have so many skills across a range of different areas...Having a tool like Xref that simplifies our process and automates parts of the role adds a lot of value and helps us to improve the overall candidate experience.”

Katharine Davidson, Talent Acquisition Leader at Lion

“Given the consistency of the process, we are now able to use information collected, to benchmark candidates and aggregate data over time about the employees entering our business, based on categories such as their previous experience and skill set.”

Lee Robinson, Group Recruitment Manager at Michael Hill Australia

Qantas implemented Xref in 2015, in conjunction with an internal recruitment procedure overhaul. Since adopting Xref, Qantas has been able to automate the reference checking process, allowing reference requests to be completed just minutes after candidate assessments conclude. Using Xref, Qantas has: significantly improved the average time-to-hire, requested all candidate references within minutes, and freed up time to make strategic HR decisions.