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Hiring is a critical investment, but the pressure of an urgent vacancy can force managers to move too quickly, leading to costly mistakes. The solution is not to slow down, but to get hiring-ready with a comprehensive, step-by-step plan.
We are pleased to introduce The Smarter Hiring Checklist eBook, your detailed guide to confident, compliant, and insight-driven recruitment. This essential resource gives you the framework you need to move fast while ensuring every hire is the right one.
The checklist is built on the expertise of Xref and includes integrated tips for using automated reference and background checks to cut through manual administration. Below are three critical steps from the checklist that will help you start making smarter hires today.
Before launching the search, you must lock in role clarity. This means confirming the title, reporting lines, seniority, and, critically, separating must-have from nice-to-have skills. These details become the benchmark for every check, ensuring that the insights you receive are directly tied to the job's measurable outcomes.
Map out your recruitment timeline from the job ad go-live to the final offer. This includes pre-booking interview blocks in team calendars, assigning clear ownership for every stage, and communicating timelines clearly. Crucially, build in time for automated checks. Xref delivers verified reference and background insights in hours instead of days, keeping your timeline on track and allowing you to make fast, confident offers.
Get compliance and record-keeping right from the start. This means preparing right-to-work and police check requirements upfront, drafting consent forms in advance, and storing all candidate data securely in one system. Xref provides auditable, compliant reference and background checks that integrate into your workflow, ensuring you are protected every step of the way.
Hiring is not about being busy, it is about being prepared. Ready to stop reacting to vacancies and start building a robust, efficient, and compliant recruitment process?
Download The Smarter Hiring Checklist now to discover more and transform the way you hire.
Uncover data-driven, actionable insights with automated reference, pulse and exit surveys.
