The Pitfalls of Social Media Checks and How to Avoid Them

According to CareerBuilder research, seven in 10 employers are using social networking websites to research applicants during the hiring process, and nearly half continue to monitor this way throughout employment. But conducting social media screening in-house presents employers with potential liabilities and opens the door to possible discrimination and data protection claims. It is important for organizations to identify anything that could affect the application of the candidate, remaining transparent in communications and providing an opportunity for the applicant to respond and explain prior to any final decisions. Using a third party business to conduct social media checks is an option for employers who wish to remain compliant and objective.

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