Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Reference check

Also called: employment reference

ELI5

Contact with referees to verify experience or suitability.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how reference check affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Reference check” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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