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Three Simple Steps to Passive Candidate Engagement
Posted on 20 Nov 2019 by Xref in Recruitment

It’s fair to say that every recruiter has been in a time crunch situation - the hiring market is competitive and it’s a race to fill every role. With ...
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One Platform for all Checks - Xref and CVCheck Join Forces
Posted on 19 Nov 2019 by Xref

For some time, a major growth strategy for Xref, and a huge contributor to our global success has been our partnerships with other smart HR tech provi...
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Hire Like a Boss With 4 Simple Steps
Posted on 08 Nov 2019 by Xref in Human Resources

The latest figures from Stats NZ revealed that unemployment has risen in the last quarter across New Zealand, but it is only a very slight uplift sinc...
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Xref Lite - All the Power of Xref in a Self-Serve Solution
Posted on 07 Nov 2019 by Xref

Finding and investing in technology to make your working life a little easier is exciting, but often the road that lies between identifying the tech y...
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6 Tips for Taking and Giving Better References
Posted on 16 Oct 2019 by Robin Clarke in Recruitment

In an increasingly competitive hiring landscape, reference checking is more important than ever. It’s a powerful tool. A positive reference can help t...
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Go Back to Basics to Build the Best Recruitment Tech Stack
Posted on 15 Oct 2019 by Xref in Recruitment

There’s no question that technology is transforming the way we work but the sheer volume of choice can be distracting and confusing.When we gathered a...
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How 4 Recruitment Pros Find Their Work-Life Balance
Posted on 27 Sep 2019 by Xref in Human Resources, Recruitment

Wouldn’t it be handy to have a time turner like the one Hermione used to make it to all her classes? At times it would seem to be the only solution to...
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What Type of Questions Should Your Reference Check Include?
Posted on 13 Aug 2019 by Xref in Human Resources

In such a competitive hiring landscape it’s becoming more important than ever to ask the right questions and paint the most detailed picture possible ...
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Why Your Reference Questions Should be B.A.C.O.N
Posted on 18 Jul 2019 by Xref in Human Resources

A reference check is only ever as good as the questions it includes.Unfortunately, a reliance on the status quo means that even with the best planning...
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What Makes a Great Reference Check?
Posted on 01 Jul 2019 by Xref in Recruitment

Since 2011, we’ve been helping businesses conduct great reference checks and, in the last year alone, more than seven million questions have been answ...
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Talking HR Data and Analytics with Matt Burns
Posted on 27 Jun 2019 by Xref in Guest Blogs

Founder of the Global HR Collective, Matt Burns, set himself a lofty goal when he launched the social enterprise in October 2018. He committed to rais...
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Five Ways to Work in a Multi-Generational Workforce
Posted on 03 Jun 2019 by Xref in Human Resources

In today’s average workplace we’re part of a multi-generational mix of people – up to five generations strong. Rightly or wrongly the expectations and...
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