Employment reference checks & work history verification for employers
At Reed Screening, we offer a comprehensive range of referencing and work history screening services. These include employment verification, which confirms the candidate's previous employers, job roles and work start and finish dates. It also gives you substantive referencing, which provides meaningful commentary on an individual’s conduct and competence. While many organisations may only opt for employment verification due to statutory or regulatory obligations, it is important to consider both types of checks.
Reviewing a candidate’s work history is crucial to ensure the information they provide is accurate. Concealing information about a current or former job role can have serious consequences - it can lead employers to question the candidate’s honesty and integrity. Our checks are designed to mitigate these unnecessary risks.
If you require this check, get in touch
Employment reference checks & work history verification FAQs
Our reference checks cover:
Job title and employment dates
Reason for leaving
Performance and conduct
Additional insights into the candidate’s competence and behaviour (if applicable)
Reference checks are essential to:
Reduce the risk of fraud
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Protect your brand reputation
Verify the accuracy of a candidate’s work history
If you require this check, simply get in touch with us. The process begins with request submission, where you provide the candidate’s details and specify the type of check needed. Next, we handle the verification by reaching out to the candidate’s previous employers or referees to collect the necessary information. Finally, we compile a detailed report and share it with you, ensuring complete transparency and accuracy throughout the process.
Our 24/7 UK-based team ensures a fast and efficient process. The exact time may vary depending on the responsiveness of referees, but we aim to complete checks as quickly as possible.
No, it is not legal to check references without the candidate’s consent. We ensure all checks are conducted in compliance with UK laws and regulations, including obtaining the candidate’s permission.
If a referee doesn’t respond, we will:
Make multiple attempts to contact them via email or phone
Notify you of the situation and discuss alternative options, such as reaching out to additional referees
This check can be purchased in the below product & packages
Reach out to one of our specialists if you're interested in additional checks, or need to conduct 50 or more
Hiring over 50 people?
Our experts will design an enterprise-scale solution to ensure we can screen a larger number of candidates in the most cost effective and efficient way.
Unparalleled service
24/7, fast and efficient
We’re the only team of UK-based professionals that deliver pre-employment screening services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This allows us to provide you with a fast, efficient service you can rely on, and our dedicated team is only an email or phone call away.
Cutting-edge tech & experience
Our experience combined with access to the latest cutting-edge vetting technology and integrated client portal enables us to offer top-level security, optimum efficiency, transparency, and a seamless experience for you and those you are looking to hire.
Safe hiring pioneers
We collaborate closely with the UK government to drive change. As pioneers of safe hiring practices in the UK, we work to ensure screening processes are non-discriminatory and inclusive, efficient, and best for business and the economy.