Hiring Risk

Bad hires are expensive.
Make better decisions.

Hiring the wrong person is one of the most costly mistakes an organization can make. Handrails helps you validate candidates with automated reference checks via video or phone that reveal what written forms miss.

Kelly (HR Manager)
Reference Request
How would you describe Sarah's work ethic and reliability?
John (Manager)
Team Fit Assessment
How did this candidate handle conflict within the team?
Claire (Director)
Leadership Reference
Can you describe a time when they demonstrated leadership?
Michael (Previous Manager)
Performance Feedback
What areas would you suggest they develop further?

Improve Hiring Decision Quality

Get richer insights from referees through automated video or phone responses. Capture enthusiasm, hesitation, and genuine feedback that forms simply can't.

Automated References

Get richer insights through video or phone responses. Capture tone, enthusiasm, and hesitation that forms miss.

Structured Questions

AI-powered questionnaires ensure you ask the right questions for the role. Consistent, comprehensive, and compliant.

Async Convenience

Referees respond on their own schedule. No more playing phone tag or coordinating across time zones.

AI Summaries

Get instant, structured summaries of each reference. Key strengths, concerns, and quotes extracted automatically.

Compare Candidates

Review multiple references side-by-side. Make informed decisions with consistent, comparable feedback.

Audit Trail

Keep a complete record of every reference check. Protect your organization with documented due diligence.

How It Works

Request
Step 1

Request

Send a reference request with smart, role-specific questions. Referees receive a simple link to respond via video or phone.

Capture
Step 2

Capture

Referees respond at their convenience via video or automated phone call. Both capture nuance, tone, and genuine reactions.

Review
Step 3

Review

AI generates structured summaries with key insights. Watch the full video or scan the highlights. Your choice.

Security isn't a feature. It's our foundation.

Enterprise-grade encryption, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified

SOC 2 certification
SOC 2
ISO 27001 certification
ISO 27001
GDPR certification
GDPR

Common Questions

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Validate who you bring into the business.

The cost of a bad hire extends far beyond salary. Protect your team, your culture, and your bottom line with thorough, automated reference checks.