By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this week I addressed how what an employee says on Facebook can mean losing a job offer. In that case, the National Labor … Read more
A Social Media Blunder Can Cost an Employee of Any Rank Their Job
By Eric B. Meyer Here’s more proof that both entry-level employees and C-Suite executives can do dumb stuff. When I go out to eat, I’m not that … Read more
Think That an Employee Might Be Faking Sick? Check on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer It’s that time of year again — open enrollment, flu shots, and CareerBuilder.com’s annual list of the most creative … Read more
Top 10 Talent Trends That HR Pros Really Need to Know
CEB data show 10 trends that HR professionals should be aware of and four things to look out for in the next 12 months Despite 73 percent of HR … Read more
The Challenges You Face Using Social Media Screening and Hiring Process
Most business functions have – to some degree – succumbed to the ubiquity and power of social media, and the HR department isn’t immune. According to … Read more
Yes, Employees Can Curse Their Boss on Facebook and Get Away With It
By Eric B. Meyer Can an employee curse out their boss on Facebook and get away with it? It’s easier than you think. Indeed, a recent decision from … Read more
In the Workplace, Time Spent on Social Media May Be a Bad ROI
Every hiring manager has a story about someone who has botched a job interview or torpedoed a career due to thoughtless comments on social media sites. I … Read more
Screening Candidates on Social Media: 5 Keys in Doing It Effectively
Should you use social media to screen candidates? The answer in most cases is YES, but you should also be careful when doing so. According to a survey … Read more
5 Places to Source Candidates For Free
Note: Yesterday, Debbie Fledderjohann discussed using social media to source candidates and market your business. Read it here. The smartest recruiters … Read more
Marketing and Sourcing With Social Media
Note: Don’t miss “5 Places to Source Candidates for Free.” Coming tomorrow. Social media offers an infinite number of tools and … Read more