Should I Check an Employee’s Social Media Profile before Hiring?

Social media is the prevalent communication tool in the 21st century. Tons of information are posted which can be researched by prospective employers but how ethical is it?

Social media is the prevalent communication tool in the 21st century. Tons of information are posted which can be researched by prospective employers but how ethical is it?

Have a guiding social media screening policy on hand.

There are plenty to research on, but focus on the essentials such as affirming the qualifications, and evaluating the benefits or detriments. If there are discoveries of any negative attributes, those applications should head straight to the bin.

While carrying out the screening prior to extending a conditional offer, there are legal risks to be aware of. Avoid prejudices to defend against legal risks. Engage the HR professionals to perform this critical task as they know the procedures.

Attracting talented candidates takes conscious efforts. Don’t create ill wills due to bias during any screening. This will ensure a backfire to any talent management plans which will impact business performance.

So do it right and we will establish a reputation that will attract greater talents.