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Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

I was asked to send a reference for a candidate - it was good that I could do it online and not have to download and scan forms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

It was clunky, in order for me to provide a reference to another company I had to register and create log ins which was time consuming Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Its not Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RefNow Overview

What is RefNow?

RefNow allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports. Founded in 2019 from its London Headquarters and now operating globally to serve large organisations, startups, charities and schools. Created out of frustration with the time-consuming referencing process, RefNow's mission is to free up people's time from referencing and other manual admin with a user-friendly platform offering user/team management, custom question profiles, and digital ID checks.

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Product Description

RefNow saves time and money for recruitment managers by automating employment referencing.


Seller Details
Seller
RefNow
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Twitter
@RefNow
282 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

Online Employment ReferencingRefNow allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by using online employment reference reports. We are setting the standard for Employment References across the world.Create a free account on our website and receive 5 reference requests. https://app.refnow.co/register


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Jordan D.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Easy references - quick responses"
I love that it takes alot of the hassle out of reference checking. It's simple to use, and often takes out alot of the issues you can face when try...
VW
Vilma W.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Brilliant Service!"
RefNow is easy to use, service is fantastic!
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"It is a good service but a little clunky"
I was asked to send a reference for a candidate - it was good that I could do it online and not have to download and scan forms.
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RefNow Media

RefNow Demo - SSO Login
Login to RefNow with Google or SSO
RefNow Demo - New Reference Request
Create a new request in seconds for both references and digital ID checks
RefNow Demo - Timeline
The RefNow request timeline displays real-time update of events.
RefNow Demo - RefNow Report
Our employer portal report
RefNow Demo - Custom Question Profiles
Custom questionnaires that can be saved as templates and reused over and over, saving you time and making life hassle-free.
RefNow Demo - User & Team Management
Manage your users and teams with role based permissions.
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Devin D.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

RefNow has been invaluable to our recruitment process. Before RefNow we were calling references, which is extremely time-consuming during a critical point of our hiring process. The ability to seamlessly integrate with our existing applicant tracking system has saved us a tremendous amount of time and effort. The reference-checking process itself is thorough and customizable. We can tailor the questions to fit our specific requirements and we have written responses, which is so much better than trying to remember what someone said on a phone call or taking notes as fast as you can while they are speaking. I would highly recommend RefNow to any organization looking to streamline its recruitment processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

The only thing I dislike about RefNow isn't specific to the platform itself, but more so applicable to any reference obtaining service and that is the inability to ask follow-up questions if I am unclear on a response or would like the reference to elaborate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

RefNow streamlines and automates our reference checking process, saving us time, improving our efficiency, and ultimately helping us make better-informed hiring decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel W.
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

RefNow is the most efficient way to collect references. It offers a comprehensive system to replace all manual efforts, making life easier and saving us both time and money in the long run. Not only does it allow us to view and manage the referencing process for new hires but it also provides us with a recruitment stream via its Talent Pool feature. Set up is quick, support is excellent and we love their API integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

I wish we could get more details about candidates that have subscribed to Talent Pool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Reducing the time to hire with automated referencing, speeding up our workflow by removing manual efforts, and providing a centralised location with team management which reduces the reliance on one person. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TJ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

I like that it is very easy to use and takes some pressure off of my plate. I know that I can get ID verification as well as the employment references I need.

I have found it very simple and easy to use and have not had many issues at all. I have used other services for this previously, and this has been by far the most effective and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Nothing, really; I have found it very simple and easy to use and have not had many issues at all. I have used other services for this previously, and this has been by far the most effective and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It saves me time, allows me to verify identity documents and ensures that my employees are referenced, too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We implemented RefNow a few weeks ago and Jordan was super helpful and knowledgeable. We will be using RefNow going forward for every new starter. Seems easy to use and the integration was quick with no issues at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Not sure yet as we are a new user. So far so good! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

None at the moment. So far, so good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

RefNow has been invaluable for our small business. It saves time for the workforce and the fraud detection on the system has proven to be invaluable.

The system is easy to navigate and any problems the team are always very responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

There are no downsides. We use RefNow daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The fraud detection is invaluable and has highlighted many attempts at falsifying references, which in turn promotes the quality of our staff coming through.

The time that the system frees up for the team allows a much more productive workforce in other areas without comprimising the due diligence that is required for referencing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VW
Recruitment and On-boarding coordinator
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

RefNow is easy to use, service is fantastic! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

I can't say anything negatibe abiur RefNow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Fraud indication- helps us to fillter the right candidates

Time efficiency- helps to minimize wasted time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM
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What do you like best about RefNow?

Simple and easy to use, it does everything we need it to do.

RefNow has revolutionised the way we work. Fraudulent checks are highligted, they do all the chasing for References.

The amount of time saved because of RefNow is amazing.

We highlight our use to our clients and show how we are going above and beyond to make sure everyone working is check to the highest standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Nothing! I literally have no complaints about the service, or the systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

A lot of staff get their friends to fill in references or fill them in themselves. Refnow stops this from happening because of their comprehensive checks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chloe W.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

It has been easy to use and I have been able to add colleagues who have been struggling to get references Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Even once I added users as super admins I remained the main point of contact for approvals of new users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We collect references for our teachers and teaching assistant larger companies are difficult to reach or even find contact details and RefNow solves this issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civic & Social Organization
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

Automatic reminders for referees, highlights any gaps or issues, quicker turnaround times, shortens recruitment timeline, really easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Nothing, I don't have anything to say about this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Automatic reminders for referees, highlights any gaps or issues, quicker turnaround times, shortens recruitment timeline, really easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Internal Recruiter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about RefNow?

RefNow is a game-changer in the realm of reference checking platforms, offering a streamlined and efficient solution for employers seeking to make informed hiring decisions. As a user of RefNow, I've found it to be an invaluable tool that significantly expedites the reference checking process while ensuring accuracy and reliability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RefNow?

Another standout feature of RefNow is its automated reference chasing functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

With its user-friendly interface, comprehensive database of reference questions, seamless integration with ATS, and robust security features, RefNow sets the standard for modern reference checking platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.