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So, ethically, one can conclude that social media monitoring, investigation, and job decision-making by the employer generally is moral if the information is directly related to job performance and consent is obtained or the information is truly public (and of course the employer’s policies and practices are otherwise …
Is it fair for employers to look at Facebook?
Antidiscrimination laws. An employer who looks at an applicant’s Facebook page or other social media posts could well learn information that it isn’t entitled to have or consider during the hiring process. This can lead to illegal discrimination claims.
Do employers use social media to screen applicants?
According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70\% of employers use social media to screen candidates during the hiring process, and about 43\% of employers use social media to check on current employees.
Why shouldn’t employers look at social media?
When done improperly, a social media background check can put your organization at risk for lawsuits. An employer researching a candidate on social media could easily learn that their candidate has one or more of these protected characteristics. This knowledge could cause a biased hiring decision.
What should you not do on Facebook?
10 Things You Should Never Post on Facebook
- How much you hate your job.
- Embarrassing pictures of other people.
- Your birth year.
- Strong political or religious opinions.
- Curse words.
- Other people’s big news.
- Details of your vacation.
- Posts intended to make others envious.
Do recruiters need a code of ethics?
“Organizations should make sure that recruiters have the tools they need to be successful when those situations arise.” Wheeler said the best way to prompt recruiters to adopt a code of ethics is “to raise awareness and public knowledge of the profession.
Why do businesses need to be ethical when recruiting?
Employing ethical processes is a benefit for both businesses and recruitment agencies. Transparency in the way recruiters operate means you know what’s happening and when, and it also means recruiters can carry out their roles with confidence and support. Being ethical is attractive.
What percent of recruiters use social media to screen applicants?
The use of social media when finding a new job has been increasing for over a decade. In fact, Glassdoor states that 79 percent of job seekers use social media when conducting their job search. Over 84 percent of organizations are recruiting via social media with another 9\% planning do to so that hasn’t already.