OPTIONAL DOWNSIDE PROTECTION

The assessment creates the intelligence. Placement Protection™ adds. service-based downside coverage.

For qualifying paid placements, recruiting firms may add replacement-assessment coverage before the placement outcome is known.

The Report Architecture

Every Hiring Signal Report™ is built from the same eight elements — combined differently depending on the evidence available for the candidate and the role.

Reference First Complete™

$399

Assessment only; no post-placement protection.

Placement Protection 90™

+$399

If a covered placement failure triggers the agency’s qualifying replacement obligation within 90 days, Reference First provides one replacement candidate assessment at no additional assessment charge.

Placement Protection Plus™

+ $599

For qualifying eligible placements, up to two replacement Reference First assessments during the defined protection period, maximum 180 days under launch terms.

IMPORTANT

Placement Protection™ is not cash reimbursement, insurance, a refund of a recruiting placement fee, or a guarantee that a replacement candidate will be successfully placed. The benefit is defined Reference First assessment service credit, subject to eligibility and claim terms.

Eligibility & Claim Expectations

What protection expects from a claim.

Protection must be purchased before the candidate outcome is known and within the defined launch eligibility window.
The underlying candidate must have completed the qualifying Reference First assessment.
The recruiting firm must actually become obligated to provide a qualifying replacement under its client arrangement.
Claim evidence may include the candidate start date, end date, customer replacement obligation and the relevant covered reason.
Replacement assessment credits are subject to defined timing, expiry and non-cash rules.
Final customer terms, covered reasons, exclusions and claim administration should be legally reviewed before public launch.

Straight Answers

Frequently asked questions.

Why is protection separate from the $399 assessment?

Because the assessment has value every time Reference First performs it. Protection is a separate choice for firms that want Reference First to take on additional service exposure after an eligible placement.

Does Reference First repay my placement fee if the hire fails?

No. Launch Placement Protection™ is service-based. A valid claim provides defined replacement Reference First assessment coverage, not cash reimbursement of your placement fee.

Can I add protection after I know the placement is failing?

No. Protection must be selected within the applicable eligibility window before the outcome is known.

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