What should I know about checking employee references?

by | Oct 27, 2023 | Human Resources

Reference checks help you verify the employment information candidates provide, but they aren’t required, so it’s up to you whether you want to do them. Here are some practices we recommend if you do choose to conduct reference checks: Get permission from candidates...

What should we do if a candidate asks us not to contact their current employer?

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Human Resources

Answer from Shawna, SHRM-CP: It’s ultimately up to you, but we’d generally recommend that you honor the request. The candidate may have a good reason for asking you not to contact their current employer. They may fear retaliation if their manager gets wind of their...

Can we do reference checks for only certain roles?

by | Jul 10, 2022 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP: Yes, as long as you’re not discriminating based on protected classes or characteristics, you can conduct reference checks for certain roles but not others. For example, you may decide that supervisory roles or positions with access to...