The Backdoor Reference Check: Why This Hiring Process Practice Undermines Trust
by Angelina Torres, Staffing Manager, Lloyd Let’s talk about the “backdoor” reference check—what it is, why it’s a problem, and most importantly, why we need to stop ignoring it! As a recruiter, I continue to see companies and hiring managers priding themselves on being strategic, competitive, data-driven, and people-focused. Yet the backdoor reference check keeps […]