Reference Packages: Combine Minimum Reference Quantity with Minimum Years (Duration) Criteria

This new feature enables recruiters to define a minimum number of references **and** a minimum number of years requirements within the reference criteria. ![Combined Criteria1](https://zinc-fini-resource-storage.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/CleanShot+2026-03-13+at+14.41.10%402x.png) For example, you can ask candidates to provide at least **2 references** from the **past 5 years**. ## FAQs #### How does this impact candidates? - If this feature is enabled and the package is configured to use both criteria, candidates will be asked to fulfil **both** duration and number of references criteria #### Do I have to update my packages? - To use this feature, the package will need to be updated to add the new dual criteria. Otherwise, no. ![Combined Criteria](https://zinc-fini-resource-storage.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Combined+Criteria.png) #### Does this affect referees? - Nope! #### How does this affect existing criteria on reference packages? - It has no effect on existing packages. #### What happens when a candidate has not fulfilled the criteria? - If the candidate has not met the requirements, they will be prompted to add in more references or add in non-employment periods until they’ve met the criteria. #### How can this be set up? - Once the feature flag is enabled, recruiters can set this within the package builder. #### Is this available for all reference types? - Yes, this is available for all types #### How does this affect the report? - An indication of what criteria is left to complete will be shown in the check progress panel on the report.