February 25th, 2025

New

Improved

Design

Enhanced Control and New Features for a Smoother Referencing Process

We’ve introduced several updates to make managing references and checks more efficient.

Question Profile Settings – More Control, More Flexibility

A highly requested feature is now available. Users can manage settings for each question profile individually, including:

  • Setting required reference ranges

  • Controlling whether employment gaps are allowed

  • Preventing personal email addresses (e.g., Hotmail, Gmail)

  • Collecting NI/Tax ID numbers and date of birth

  • Allowing or disallowing candidates and referees to skip identity verification steps

  • Ignoring personal references when calculating time range references

  • Disabling voice calls for candidates and referees

  • Setting a default candidate message that is automatically sent when they receive the first email

These new options provide even greater flexibility in customising the reference process to suit your needs.

🚀 In Case You Missed It!

Users can now request a DBS-only check, removing the need to bundle it with a reference check. This allows for:

  • More control over which checks are performed

  • Cost savings when a reference check is not required

  • The option to use RefNow as a single platform for reference checks, DBS, and Digital ID/Right to Work in the UK

User Role Visibility in Navigation Bar

A small but useful update: the account menu in the navigation bar now displays the user’s role, whether they are a User, Team Admin, or Super Admin.

These updates are designed to improve usability and efficiency. Let us know if you have any feedback.