Reference checking is a personnel selection procedure that is widely used across the world. In reference checking, potential employers request information from informants who have previously worked ...

What your former co-workers think of you could land you a job or torpedo your chances.

These are some of the many things Graham Duncan, investor and chairman of the Sohn Conference Foundation and chairman emeritus of East Rock Capital, thinks about reference checks for job candidates.

Hiring the right people is important for any industry, but it is particularly crucial in fields like human services, where employees are entrusted with the care and support of vulnerable populations.

Employment verification is often the slowest step between “you’re hired” and day one. Done manually, it means phone tag with former supervisors, unpredictable turnaround times, and compliance risk if ...