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Xref Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the ease of use of Xref, finding it quick and efficient for reference checks and workflow management. (86 mentions)
Users appreciate the excellent customer support from Xref, which enhances their experience and confidence in the platform. (43 mentions)
Users love the time-saving capabilities of Xref, streamlining administrative tasks for more efficient recruiting. (34 mentions)
Users value the efficient reference checks of Xref, facilitating seamless processes for recruitment teams and candidates. (33 mentions)
Users value the helpful customer support from Xref, enhancing their experience and ensuring timely assistance. (18 mentions)
Users find it frustrating that they cannot change reference details once a request is submitted, limiting their flexibility. (12 mentions)
Users find the unclear information from Xref frustrating, particularly regarding reports and credit usage discrepancies. (11 mentions)
Users find the poor customization options frustrating, limiting their ability to tailor metrics and referee information effectively. (9 mentions)
Users find Xref to be expensive, especially due to hidden costs for setup and customizations on surveys. (6 mentions)
Users express frustration with verification issues, as codes can be delayed, complicating their login experience. (6 mentions)

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447 Xref Reviews
4.6 out of 5
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4.6 out of 5

Xref Pros and Cons

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KS
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What do you like best about Xref?

Easy to use platform.

Professional templates to send out.

Takes a huge administrative burden off our team because the system handles the send out, follow up and even flags if things don't look right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The verification code to log in every time is cumbersome. Would love a quicker, more efficient sign in process as we're in and out of the software regularly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Xref, Kelsey! We're thrilled to hear that our platform has been able to streamline your reference checking process and reduce your team's administrative burden.

Regarding your comment on the verification code for logging in, we have that as a security feature so our system can ensure compliance and safety.

Thanks again for sharing your review.

Verified User in Higher Education
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What do you like best about Xref?

I love how easy it is to complete reference checks with Xref. The completed reference checks arrive without having to play phone tag or try to contact the references directly. The features also make it easy to detect any suspicious activity and understand why the reference may have been flagged. Xref makes it easy to send multiple references at the same time with little adminstrative work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The only downside is some inflexibility on editing the questions in the reference template, but part of that is probably the way my organization is set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your review! We're so pleased to hear that you find Xref to be an easy way to collect references.

With regards to your comment on editing questions, our ‘template builder’ tool can help you create customisable questionnaires that are compliant, role-specific and unbiased. 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.

Like you, many of our customers also like our Suspicious Activity detection as it helps make you aware of any fraudulent activity in relation to your reference check. This ensures you can hire with confidence.

Thanks again for your review.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
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What do you like best about Xref?

The Xref team are always accommodating and helpful in working through ideas of how we can use their services. Using the reference check tools is such a time saver admin wise and provides us with the information we need. The platform is easy and intuitive to use which is a big bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There are no downsides to using Xref. They deliver on their promises. 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's products and customer service to be of excellent quality. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch service and support to all our customers.

It's wonderful to know that our reference check tools are not only easy to use but also a significant time-saver for you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're pleased to see that Xref is effectively addressing your reference checking needs. Thank you once again for your kind words and feedback.

Verified User in Human Resources
IH
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What do you like best about Xref?

The reference checks are integrated into our Recruitment platform, making it so easy to use. The notifications allow us to easily see where references are up to and we love that the system sends its own reminders to referees, which saves us time and effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Nothing that I can think of.

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Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find Xref simple, easy to use, and our solution seamlessly integrates into your recruitment platform. It's fantastic to know that our notifications and automated reminders have been instrumental in streamlining your reference checking process.

At Xref, we're committed to helping time-crunched recruiters focus on the most important aspects of their roles. We're thrilled that Xref has saved you time and enhanced the quality of your reference checks. Thank you once again for your kind words!

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What do you like best about Xref?

Really easy to send out the reference details to our candidates. Our HR have uploaded templated questions so all I need to do is load the candidate details. It's also easy to view the references once completed, and I can also see the status of their completion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Only doing online references means I can't hear the tone people use when answering the questions, or hesitations over certain questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Xref! We're thrilled to hear that you find it easy to use and that it saves you time in the reference process.

Regarding your comment on hearing the referee’s tone, we’ve designed our sentiment analysis to listen to the tone of someone's voice when they talk about something. It aims to understand tones of affirmation and enthusiasm to figure out if the person's feelings are positive, negative, or neutral.

We strive to make our platform as efficient and intuitive as possible so our clients don't have to spend their time over calls and can focus on the other important areas of your role.

Thanks again for your positive feedback!

Sandra D.
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What do you like best about Xref?

Love the easy of Xref for and the results we receive on the references for our potiental staff members. Xref has cut out a lot of the admin work we had previously. Our Customer Service Team are really enjoying the time that has been freed up to work on other tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

A few to many reminders that staff have not responded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your excellent review, Sandra.

We're delighted to hear that Xref has had a positive impact on your recruiting process, particularly in the healthcare sector where references are crucial.

With regard to your comment on reminder emails. These emails are sent at 24, 36 and 48 hours to both the referee and the candidate. If you’d like any assistance in setting these up, you could reach out to us at support @xref.com

Xref is passionate about ensuring the right people are recruited into the right roles so we’re pleased to hear that you’ve been able to experience the benefits of an automated platform.

Thanks again for sharing your review.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
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What do you like best about Xref?

XRef Engage was easy to use and navigate, interpretable. Implementation and intergration were both seamless as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Nil but am excited to explore XRef Engage further Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience about Xref Engage! We're thrilled to hear that you found our platform easy to use and that the implementation was seamless.

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. It's great to know that Xref Engage is helping you provide valuable insights into your organisation's culture and enabling your staff to share their feedback with confidence. Thanks again for your review.

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What do you like best about Xref?

For myself as I work in HR, the post survey debrief was invaluable. The customer support was diligent and friendly, the team where always checking in to see how we were doing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

I am unable to think of a dislike at the moment. The data studio can be confronting when you first log on but after the debrief where you are shown how to interpret the data that is no longer an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Damian O'Keeffe of Xref

Thanks for your review!

It’s always great to receive such positive feedback, particularly around the expertise and benefit our consultants make and that they go the extra mile.

Like all new tools, it always helps to receive a proper introduction; the data studio provides an incredible amount of insight that most organisations have not had access to before, so it's wonderful to hear Engage has provided insight into how your employees feel about your organisation's performance.

Thanks again for your review and we look forward to continuing to work with you.

Verified User in Government Administration
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What do you like best about Xref?

I felt well supported through the process as a new employee of council and not having used the tool before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

In comparison to other tools that I have reviewed, the questionnaire is lengthy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Xref Engage! We're thrilled to hear that you felt well-supported as a new employee.

Regarding your comment on a lengthy questionnaire, we have off-the-shelf surveys of different lengths, including a Pulse Survey with 15 questions. You can customise the length of your surveys to suit your organisation's needs. We have many questions we can benchmark, but you only need to use a small selection to get a good sense of how you compare to industry benchmarks. If you’d like assistance with your questionnaires, please reach out to your Engage consultant, who would be more than happy to help.

At the heart of Xref Engage is a group of seasoned consultants who understand the challenge of improving culture. It's great to hear that Xref Engage is helping to identify key concerns and improve employee engagement and culture. Thanks again for your review.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
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What do you like best about Xref?

The team at Xref Engage were incredibly supportive during the implementation of our survey. The team were across all the required elements required by the state government, making understanding the survey and its structure simple. The team were also incredibly supportive and understanding through a number of RMIT review processes, going above and beyond to provide the required information needed for approval to be granted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Overall a positive experience from the Xref team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that our team at Xref Engage provided effective and supportive assistance during the implementation of your survey.

We’re also pleased that our product could support your survey requirements as part of the Victorian Government's Gender Equality Action Plan program. We strive to make our product as seamless as possible for our clients. Thanks again for your kind words.