Xref Features
Platform (8)
Customization
As reported in 210 Xref reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Based on 161 Xref reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Internationalization
Based on 157 Xref reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. This feature was mentioned in 203 Xref reviews.
Performance
Based on 220 Xref reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 206 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. This feature was mentioned in 193 Xref reviews.
Dashboards
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. 212 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Basics (6)
Performance Benchmarking
Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level. This feature was mentioned in 31 Xref reviews.
Reporting & Dashboards
Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews. 31 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Interoperability
Based on 28 Xref reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Optimization
Based on 279 Xref reviews. Optimized for any device for candidates and referees' ease-of-use.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. This feature was mentioned in 240 Xref reviews.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 295 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Content (7)
Employee Pulse Surveys
As reported in 31 Xref reviews. Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction.
Survey Customization
As reported in 32 Xref reviews. Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity.
Goal and Challenge Creation
Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.
Science-based templates
As reported in 29 Xref reviews. Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research.
Templates
Pre-built or cusomizable referench check templates. This feature was mentioned in 287 Xref reviews.
Automated
Automated process for quick response and bulk reference checks. 289 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Reports
Reports with detailed analysis sent to employer. This feature was mentioned in 277 Xref reviews.
Platform Additional Functionality (8)
Employee Segmenting
Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments. This feature was mentioned in 32 Xref reviews.
Goal and Challenge Creation
Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.
Peer Recognition
Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed.
Social Feedback Portal
Communicate with team members and managers through a built-in customizable web portal. Users can communicate 1 on 1 with each other, and can ask questions, share frustrations, and make suggestions with varying degrees of anonymity.
Integrations
As reported in 239 Xref reviews. Integrates with additional solutions such as background check and ATS.
Identity verification
Based on 263 Xref reviews. Verifyies identity of candidates.
Fraud detection
System notifies employers if it detects potentially fraudulent cases. This feature was mentioned in 282 Xref reviews.
Custom branding
Customizable with company logo, name, and click-through link, to name a few. This feature was mentioned in 274 Xref reviews.
Platform Data (4)
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. 276 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Security and Compliance
Adheres to best practice for risk, security, and quality control. 293 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Alerts and Notifications
Sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message regarding all reference checks. This feature was mentioned in 300 Xref reviews.
GDPR Compliant
Platform compliant with all GDPR requirements. This feature was mentioned in 230 Xref reviews.
Performance reviews (2)
customizable forms
Based on 16 Xref reviews. Provides customizable employee review surveys and questionnaires.
360 reviews
Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. This feature was mentioned in 16 Xref reviews.
Feedback (2)
requesting feedback
As reported in 16 Xref reviews. Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees.
continuous feedback
As reported in 16 Xref reviews. Collects continuous feedback, or regular exchanges of feedback between employees.
Data (2)
Dashboard and Reporting
Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. 16 reviewers of Xref have provided feedback on this feature.
Historical Analysis
Based on 16 Xref reviews. Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.






