The secure digital reference check you can trust.
Replace slow, manual calls with an automated workflow that increases validity and security. Refensa verifies identities, ensures GDPR compliance, and delivers richer insights—directly inside your ATS.
Get the full picture—fairer, smarter, and bias-free
The reference check is the only part of the process where you get a true “second opinion” from someone who has actually worked with your candidate. Don’t let that opportunity go to waste on a quick phone call. Refensa turns reference taking into reliable, data-backed decision support.
A seamless digital references check means fewer admin tasks, faster decisions and a smoother experience for candidates and referees alike.
We’re your partner through every step of the employee journey.
Make reference checking effortless and secure
Built for success at any scale.
Who is Grade Refensa built for?
Built for high-volume and decentralized teams.
Whether you hire 30 people a year or 600, Refensa adapts to large, decentralized teams. Built by HR and TA professionals across the Nordics, we deliver efficiency without losing the essential human element in your process.
Trusted by regulated and public sector organizations.
Refensa supports strict requirements for documentation, accessibility, and data integrity. By leveraging BankID for secure identity verification, we are the trusted choice for municipalities, regions, and large enterprises.
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Grade Refensa is a digital reference checking tool that automates the collection of candidate references via a conversational workflow. It is designed to increase validity, ensure GDPR compliance, and significantly reduce your Time-to-Hire.
We use a multi-layered verification process essential for trust. This includes supporting BankID for secure identification (in the Nordics), LinkedIn integration, and IP address logging to ensure the referee is who they claim to be and prevent fraud.
Yes. Refensa integrates seamlessly with all Grade ATS and leading platforms such as Teamtailor, Jobylon, Talentech, Intelliplan, and more. This creates a smooth, automated workflow with no extra steps for recruiters or hiring managers.
Refensa uses a secure, fraud-resistant process that verifies identity and ensures responses come from the right person. The system flags suspicious activity and gives you a trusted, documented reference trail — ideal for organisations that cannot compromise on reliability.
Refensa ensures fairness by using a standardized, structured format across all candidates. This process reduces unconscious bias and provides you with comparable, data-backed insights for a reliable hiring decision.
Absolutely. All data processing and storage within Refensa strictly adheres to GDPR and other relevant EU regulations, providing the most secure and compliant method for handling sensitive personal data.
Grade Refensa supports English, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Dutch, making it easy for candidates and referees to respond in the language they’re most comfortable with.
Refensa is built for organisations that hire regularly — typically 30–60+ roles per year — and want a faster, more secure and consistent way to handle reference checks. It works equally well in decentralised teams, large employers and public-sector organisations.
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