SOCIAL MEDIA SCREENING INDEX FOR 2020 FROM THE BACKGROUND BUZZ (4)

Social Media Screening: A Friend or Foe?

January | International: Social media screening by employers has created both a positive and negative impact on the international background screening industry.

The Smart Way to Consider a Candidate’s Social Media

January | National: Employers who wish to use social media as part of their screening process should become familiar with FCRA, EEOC and GDPR regulations.

90% of Employers Consider an Applicant’s Social Media Activity During Hiring Process

May | National: A Manifest 2020 Recruitment Survey has revealed that 90 percent of employers find social media useful when evaluating candidates, among other key points.

71 Percent of Hiring Decision-Makers Agree Social Media is Effective for Screening Applicants

October | National: A new survey has indicated that 71 percent of hiring decision makers in the U.S. use social media as a way to screen their candidates.