Agency Requesting References

[el duder]

Just an update.

I gave them references. I gave them the contact details of the other agencies who i contracted through.

Perfect eh?

[Lewis]

Just an update.

I gave them references. I gave them the contact details of the other agencies who i contracted through.

Perfect eh?

Sheer genius

[Liability]

LOL

The Rec Consultant is trying it! He wants to do less work and wants names off your references so he can call them for business

Oldest trick in the book.

[Euro-commuter]

As you've been with your client for 6 months already then I'd ask them outright whether this is indeed a change of policy or the agency is just fishing for new contacts to pester.

Even if it is a change of policy on the part of the agency, it is not obvious that you are obliged to agree with it.

[spearfish]

Even if it is a change of policy on the part of the agency, it is not obvious that you are obliged to agree with it.

AS someone mentioned, the big finance companies require it. I wasn't able to start my current contract without a 5 year background check. If they don't get confirmed responses, you can't start work with them.. simple as that.

If you say no, you may find yourself not providing services to them anymore, simple really..