Wondering if reference checks are truly effective in your hiring process? Do they offer valuable insights or merely add unnecessary time to your process? Join us, Max and Mike, as we peel back the layers on this common practice. We take a comprehensive look at the role of reference checks in hiring, their legality, the nature of questions asked, and the kind of information they collect. By the end of this episode, you'll reconsider whether reference checks should be a part of your hiring process or not.

In this episode, we delve into the biases that may be present in the references provided by candidates and the types of questions that actually add value. We also explore the implications of time-consuming reference checks on the hiring speed and offer insights on what you should focus on if you've determined reference checks to be absolutely necessary. This enlightening discussion is packed with insights that can revolutionize your approach to reference checks, streamline your hiring process, and help you attract, select, and retain the best talent. Tune in!

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