# Automated Reference-Checking Solutions 'RefNow' Streamlines the Employment Reference Process By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refnow References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/refnow?utm_campaign=startup-64293&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [refnow.co](https://refnow.co/?rfl=betalist&ref=betalist) Employment references are an essential part of the [screening process for potential candidates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiretoolio) but can be quite tedious, so the 'RefNow' platform aims to streamline the experience for prospective employers. The solution aims to bring about an [automated experience for companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-in-a-minute) that easily attaining the right kind of information they need for their hiring protocol. Users will also be provided with a reference report that pinpoints all the essential information required such as the reason for leaving a previous role and whether or not the employer would rehire the candidate. The 'RefNow' platform creates a more time-effective experience for companies when it comes to hiring and speaks to the [evolving nature of hiring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-recruitment-system) as professionals seek out ways to make the process more efficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Reference-checking:** Automated reference-checking platforms streamline the employment reference process, saving time and increasing efficiency for companies. - **Streamlined Hiring Process:** Streamlining the hiring process with automated reference-checking platforms improves the overall efficiency and effectiveness of candidate screening. - **Evolving Recruitment Practices:** The use of automated reference-checking solutions reflects the ongoing evolution of recruitment practices, as professionals seek ways to make the hiring process more efficient and effective. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** Automated reference-checking platforms offer great opportunities for disruption within the human resources industry, helping to improve candidate screening and hiring processes. - **Technology:** The development of automated reference-checking solutions opens up opportunities for disruption within the technology industry, particularly in the development of more advanced and efficient hiring tools. - **Recruitment and Staffing:** The recruitment and staffing industry can benefit from adopting automated reference-checking platforms to streamline the candidate screening process and improve the overall efficiency of hiring services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unbiased Analysis Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talent-assessment-platform.md) - [Referral-Based Hiring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faltara.md) - [AI Workplace Recruiting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recruit-ai.md) - [Automated Job-Finding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopcv-platform.md) - [Resume Screening Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summarizefast.md) - [AI Hiring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyhire-ai.md) - [Speedy AI-Powered Recruitment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiretual-recruitment-platform.md) - [AI Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellowehire.md) - [AI-Powered Recruitment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainner.md)