Yet again, here’s another situation in which off-the-clock social media posts impact the workplace. I read this opinion, in which the plaintiff, a former … Read more
HR Roundtable: Engaging With Social Media Is a Must
When folks gathered for the October (Cincinnati) Roundtable there was a palpable buzz because the topic was something that seems to surround every facet of … Read more
When the Trolls Come After You Online, Clapback
With “tons of ways” for candidates (and employees and everyone else) to go online “and talk crap about you all day, every day,” how … Read more
If You’re Not Using Social Media to Build Your Gen Z Brand, You’re Missing Out
The proliferation of internet capable devices, global internet access and social media has been creating a virtual space that is still relatively untapped … Read more
Social Media Can Make the Candidate Experience Great
How do you define “candidate experience?” HR influencers who have discussed the candidate experience share similar views. In a 2013 blog post … Read more
4 Ways You Can Make Better Use of Social Media
Social media is ubiquitous, and companies are using it in different and innovative ways for enhancing their sales, marketing and customer services. So why … Read more
3 Reasons Your Former Employees Are Bitter (And How to Change That)
Let’s face it — bitter former employees are a lose-lose for everyone because they can outright ruin the reputation of a company. In fact, 38% of … Read more
Legal Implications of Social Media in the Workplace
By Sonya Rosenberg Employees’ use of social media at work and outside of it has become a real — and important — concern for many employers. While the law … Read more
When an Employee Leaves, Who Owns Their Social Media Accounts?
By Art Lambert It is becoming increasingly common for issues to arise relating to employer vs. employee ownership of a social media account and the names, … Read more
Last Word: Hey, Job Candidates – If It’s in the Public Domain, It’s Fair Game
Here’s something to remember about our always-connected Internet age: People are addicted to social media — and that addiction can have some … Read more
Are There Risks When a Manager “Friends” a Co-Worker on Facebook?
By Eric B. Meyer What are the risks of becoming Facebook “friends” with a co-worker? The well-worn employer-lawyer mantra from way back when has been, … Read more
If You Are Going to Be on Social Media, You Better Be on LinkedIn
I would love to get an opportunity in the Middle East, specifically Dubai. Can you guide me through the process of getting this done? I just completed a … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Cover Letters Are Out, But Facebook Is in
A recent article on Bloomberg.com cites a study of hiring managers Chicago-based consulting firm Addison Group that found that: Only 18 percent of hiring … Read more
The HR Technology Conundrum: Is It Helping or Hurting Us In Doing Our Jobs?
A common concern in the workplace is communication and how we utilize technology to facilitate it in a way that is useful to everyone. When I started in HR … Read more
The Growing Importance of Connecting and Staying Relevant
We only allow Internet access from 12-2 pm! We do not allow our employees to access Facebook! We have everything locked down! These were some of my … Read more
Jobvite Survey Finds Employer Branding (and Social Media) Are Both Pretty Big
Jobvite’s annual Recruiter Nation Survey is out this week. In its eighth year, the survey was conducted in July 2015 and completed by 1,404 recruiting and … Read more
A Reminder That There Are Big Limits to Employee Free Speech on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer One of the finest employment-law bloggers, Daniel Schwartz, recently marked the eight-year anniversary of his Connecticut Employment Law … Read more
Hiring Managers Should Wonder: Are LinkedIn Endorsements Simply Overrated?
“Endorsements are a place where opportunities find you” — LinkedIn LinkedIn endorsements are a great way for a job candidate to add value to … Read more
Is Your Recruiting Team Still Behind the Curve on Social Media?
Social recruitment is more than just automating your job board posts to the company Twitter account. It’s also more concept than technology. Many agree … Read more
Oregon Social Media Workplace Law: Just a Solution in Search of a Problem
By Eric B. Meyer Forcing job applicants to disclose social media logins and passwords as a condition of employment is so 2013 — kinda like this crappy … Read more