Employers, beware the siren’s song of social media searches
by Edward Sisson It’s all out there—waiting for an employer to discover. Job candidates have spent years documenting their lives online. They pose for pictures at parties, check in at every restaurant...
View ArticleApplicants’ mug shots may be just a click away
by Peter Lowe There’s a wealth of information about potential employees that employers may access by conducting some rudimentary Internet searches. In fact, the searches are so simple that even I can...
View ArticleSocial media applicant searches too risky
by Robert P. Tinnin, Jr. Q I have been thinking about hiring an outside contractor to conduct social media searches on select applicants for employment at our company. To me, these searches potentially...
View Article6 tips for legally using social media to build your workforce
by Elijah Yip Online retailer Zappos recently announced that it will no longer use job postings to recruit employees. Instead, it’s creating its own social network on which jobseekers can interact with...
View ArticleMining applicants’ social media: Employers must weigh risks along with rewards
Screening applicants can be frustrating, even risky if the vetting turns up information likely to trigger a discrimination claim. The hiring process often finds employers struggling to strike a balance...
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