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Xref Overview

What is Xref?

Simplify your talent journey and make confident, people-focused decisions with Xref. Xref is a best-in-class, global solution that services HR professionals across all industries. Since 2010, Xref has been trusted by businesses all over the world to empower great people decisions. Our vision is to bring data-informed feedback to the talent lifecycle. Catering for the niche needs of the HR industry, Xref automates reference, pulse and exit surveys, for data-driven, actionable insights. Accessible from any device, and with multi-language capabilities, Xref integrates with multiple leading HR tools and ATS platforms to offer seamless, end-to-end workflows to recruit, retain and remember your talent with ease. Popular features: Templates and custom surveys - Using a template, you can create a survey request in 30 seconds. By using our library of best-practice survey questions, you can reduce unconscious bias. Or create your own customised survey for any role. Talent Pool - Candidates, referees and departing employees can opt-in to to a talent pool to be hired by your organisation. On average, our customers have a 60% opt-in rate. The talent pool automatically collates skills, competencies and preferred roles to reduce recruitment spend and make filling your next open role easier. Suspicious activity detection- Xref's unique algorithm monitors for unusual activity during a reference and raises a red flag if anything suspicious is detected, like a fraudulent reference, helping give you confidence in your hires.

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Product Description

Xref is trusted by businesses globally to offer reference, background and ID checks that are fast, simple and secure.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

With an average user rating of 4.7 stars out of 5, G2 ranks Xref as the #1 reference checking software globally. Xref has an average global rating of 4.8 stars on Google. 98% of our automated reference checks are returned, completed.

Relevant and valuable insights - A reference check with Xref delivers 60% more insights compared to phone-based checks.

Easy to use - No programming skills needed. 93% of our G2 users say Xref’s intuitive platform is easy to use.

Save time - Xref reference checks are returned completed, on average in 18 hours with 60% being completed outside of standard business hours.

24/7 support, no call centres - As a global business, we have local customer support in your geography. Xref offers a reliable tech solution with dedicated account managers. It’s an enterprise-ready solution that scales with businesses as they grow.

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Xref is a best-in-class, global solution that services HR professionals across all industries. Since 2010, Xref has been on a mission to bring data-driven feedback to the talent lifecycle. Catering for the niche needs of the HR industry, Xref automates reference and exit surveys, for data-driven actionable insights. Accessible from any device, Xref integrates with multiple leading HR tools and ATS platforms to offer seamless, end-to-end workflows.

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Verified UserEnterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Xref with ease"
Easy to use application, and great tracking protocols for candidates and referees, I've used Xref now in multiple roles and have seen the enhanceme...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"It's efficient and easy to use!"
The layout. Very simple and easy to use!
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Dorothy K.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"HR Generalist III"
How easy it is to use. the metric. Information about IP address being used more than 1 time.

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How to navigate Xref - discover how to view and manage requests, surveys, and people, find organisation insights, access settings, and locate product guides and tutorials.
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How to navigate Xref - discover how to view and manage requests, surveys, and people, find organisation insights, access settings, and locate product guides and tutorials.
Send an Exit Survey request - easily send an Exit Survey request to up to 5,000 departing employees at once. Uncover key reasons for leaving and gain insights into your organisation’s eNPS score.
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Send an Exit Survey request - easily send an Exit Survey request to up to 5,000 departing employees at once. Uncover key reasons for leaving and gain insights into your organisation’s eNPS score.
How to use Xref’s Pulse Surveys -  you can view and customise your survey results with advanced filtering and sorting and see participation levels, organisational strengths, and areas for improvement
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How to use Xref’s Pulse Surveys - you can view and customise your survey results with advanced filtering and sorting and see participation levels, organisational strengths, and areas for improvement
How to read a Reference Report - this video includes how to identify unusual activity flags and where to review key information like sentiment, word count, and feedback coverage
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How to read a Reference Report - this video includes how to identify unusual activity flags and where to review key information like sentiment, word count, and feedback coverage
How to request a Reference Survey - this video shows you how to request a reference on Xref, including adding background checks and setting up your reference requirements or language options.
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How to request a Reference Survey - this video shows you how to request a reference on Xref, including adding background checks and setting up your reference requirements or language options.
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Xref Pros and Cons

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Verified User in Hospitality
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Candidates get messages and daily reminders. We can check if there is any unusual activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

It send us a daily reminder email if the candiate doesn't respond Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

Free's up my time, i dont have to chase up candidats and the refferes. I can focus on my work and make my life so much efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref
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Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that Xref is making your life easier by freeing up your time and allowing you to focus on more important aspects of your role.

Regarding your feedback about daily reminders, our Customer Success team can help you adjust the frequency of these emails. Please reach out to our dedicated Customer Success team at support@xref.com if you would like assistance.

Thanks again for your review.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Alex was our Senior Consultant. He provided transparent advice and guidance on how to maximise engagement to achieve extensive data sets to analyse and improve our service for the people we support.

Additionally, Xref's new results dashboard is user-friendly and offers customisation which allows organisations to interpret survey results as needed by all levels of the organisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There was not really anything to note about Xref Engages service or Alex. Support was always available, turn around was timely on actions and results are easily accessible and interpreted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

Providing opportunity for the people we support and their families/carers to provide feedback on areas such as support, management, communication, and facilities. It also offers opportunity for people to offer unguided feedback through free text options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Xref Engage and Senior Consultant Alex! We're thrilled to hear that you found the advice and guidance provided to be transparent and valuable. It's great to know that you appreciate the user-friendly results dashboard and customisation options.

It's fantastic to hear that Xref Engage is helping you gather feedback on various aspects to improve services for the people you support. Thanks again for your review.

Amanda S.
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Human Resources Generalist IV
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

When our company began utilizing xRef, it was quickly realized just how much easier it is to obtain references on the candidates that our hiring managers have an interest in hiring. The process to obtain references has been easier, more efficient, and provides hiring managers with a report that can be exported to review the references. Its a great tool with easy implementation, easy ways to receive references, and easy reports to obtain that are readable and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The only downside of xRef is the inability to change the report criteria and being able to implement different reference questions that are specific to the position that hiring managers typically would prefer to have as criteria in the report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

At this time, there are no problems that xRef is experiencing that is benefiting our team at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you, for taking the time to share your review, Amanda.

Like you, our clients agree on the many benefits of the Xref platform such as the ease of use, the ease of implementation and the reports obtained from reference checking help make confident hires.

Regarding your comment on adding questions, you will be able to do it on the enterprise platform easily. If you feel you’d like assistance in this area, our customer support team would be more than happy to help. Please feel free to contact them at support@xref.com.

Thanks again for leaving a review!

RP
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The platform is super easy to use and navigate, and our candidates love the ease of the platform too. We have had great customer support when we see references that may have been flagged as suspect and the team has provided great support in navigating conversations with potential hires. Super easy to implement and manage on an ongoing basis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There is nothing I dislike. I would recommend the platform a heartbeat Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our ref checks were all manual before we engaged X ref. It's saving us time. Notifications also come directly to your inbox, so you do not need to keep logging in to check the status, there is a good audit trail too. You can have as many templates as you want set up in the platform, so it's super easy to send the applicable ref check form. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you find Xref easy to use and that it has streamlined your reference checking process. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent customer support, and we're delighted that you've had a positive experience with us.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your hiring needs.

TB
Human Resources Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The qualified staff, the ease of implementation and the data!

Charlie and Aaron, provided outstanding support and insightful analysis throughout the survey process. Their expertise in unpacking the reports enabled our Management Team better understand and utilise the comprehensive data more effectively. This really was the perfect blend of everything we were looking for in a 360 Review and the XRef team not only met, but exceeded our expectations. Thanks guys :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Nothing all our needs were met, anything I didn't initially understand Charlie took the time to run through with me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

This was a Council resolution that requested our Team explore.

It has helped have a much better understanding our Management Team, and ways we can learn and grow together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Tara! It's great to know that our platform met all your needs. We are thrilled to hear that Charlie and Aaron provided exceptional support and analysis, making the survey process smooth and insightful for your team.

We are all about helping organisations give a voice to their people, so we are delighted that Xref Engage has helped your team better understand and effectively use the comprehensive data. Thank you for choosing Xref Engage!

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The consultants are so easy to work with and provide fantastic customer support to ensure you understand all the various survey's available and what will work best for your organisation. The Benchmarking done by the platform also enables you to report back to your organisation on how you are performing compared to the industry and not just your year on year data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Working across multiple platforms for different surveys but this is being resolved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enabling staff to provide annonymous feedback and suggestion throughout the entire life cycle. We are able to use this feedback to inform initiatives to be undertaken to meet the wants of our staff not just what we think they want. This results in greater uptake of these initiatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your excellent review. We appreciate your wonderful words about our support team and consultation process. We are also happy to hear that you are gaining valuable insights from the Xref Engage benchmarking tool that shows where you stand out and opportunities for improvement.

Decades of experience in giving employees a voice, enable us to tailor data-driven surveys to drive real organisational change so its great to hear that Xref Engage is helping you cultivate a strong, positive workplace culture guided by real feedback from your people.

FN
HR and Talent Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

User-friendly features. Talent Management made easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

evaluation of candidate background with efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

easy and quick informtion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for leaving your review Faiza! We’re glad to hear that you find the Xref platform features user-friendly and that it makes talent management easier for you.

If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us at support@xref.com. We're committed to making your experience with Xref even better!

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What do you like best about Xref?

The fact that platform is easy to use, professional and the turnaround times. The whole custmer experience is very good. Jono and Shristi are great to work with, they check in regularly and I feel we work as partnerhsip to always look at ways to improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

If we could get the option of having the One referecne result as a PDF instead of two documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

We're seeing fatser trunaround time that we did from our last Reference check proivder. Plus, as mentioned support we get from the Xref team is by far superior. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you, Antonio, for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find Xref easy to use and appreciate our quick turnaround times. Like you, many of our clients vouch for our exceptional customer service so we’re delighted to hear that Jono and Shristi have provided you with excellent service.

We're glad to know that Xref has helped improve your reference check process with faster turnaround times and superior support. Thank you for choosing Xref!

CG
People and Performance Consultant
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The survey questions are appropriate and the ability to include additional questions ensures the information received were aligned with the organisation. It is very easy to implement and the portal to review the results easy to navigate. The support received from the Consultant was outstanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There is nothing that I can think of for the needs of my clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is providing an analysis of the currently feelings within the organisation and allowing a focussed action plan to address any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your 5-star review on Xref Engage, Chris! We're thrilled to hear that you find our survey questions appropriate, implementation easy, and support outstanding.

At the heart of Xref Engage is a group of highly experienced professionals, including HR experts and workplace psychologists, who understand the challenge of improving culture, leadership and service quality. Thanks again for your review.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
UA
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Xref is a highly valued application in our business. It possesses a number of features which assists the Talent Acquisition team and our broader HR team maximise our time and output. A key note is Xref's ease of use, as well as the strong customer support offered by our Account Representative. Equally, important is the quality reporting produced by the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

At this stage of our journey using the Xref enterprise platform, I have not experienced any technical issues or other issues like integration, workflows, reporting etc that I would make mention of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xref solving and how is that benefiting you?

Xref assists us in greatly speeding up/automating the reference check process. The reporting is also detailed based on the questions asked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you find our platform user-friendly. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer support, and we're thrilled that you've had a great experience with our Account Representative.

We're committed to offering teams a better and faster way to conduct reference checks, and it's wonderful to know that you've had such a positive experience. Thanks again for your review!