In a world where ninety percent (90%) of businesses use social media, the temptation to incorporate the wealth of knowledge available through social media during the recruitment process is growing in popularity. With forty-three percent (43%) of employers actively using social media to screen candidates, the risks of violating a potential employee’s rights increase significantly. This can be concerning as thirty-six percent (36%) of organizations have disqualified candidates based on the collection of data through social media.
The potential risks of screening candidates through social media include:
So, is there a benefit to using social media for recruiting purposes? The answer is, yes. The one benefit to using social media when sourcing applicants is the avoidance of negligent hiring. With that being said, in order to eliminate the potential risks, businesses should consider the following questions:
By providing authorization to social media applicant checks on your company’s application, you secure your right as an employer to safely search social media as a part of an applicant’s pre-employment verification.
It is important to note that social media applicant checks may not be easily detectable until you are challenged.
Creative Business Solutions (“CBS”) specializes in ensuring each of our valued clients is in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to their respective businesses, including proper recruitment strategies and processes. Please call us today and we will be pleased to assist you with any HR compliance issue you may be experiencing.
Michelle Meier
Administrator
Kansas Medical Clinic
"Kristina has built an exceptional company with some of the most proactive professionals I've seen in a long time.
We hired her with a human resources 911 issue and were in much better shape within two weeks! She is also great as a speaker and motivator for your staff."