There’s no denying that Linkedin is a 600 pound gorilla in the talent acquisition space. But as I write that, I wonder in what space exactly Linkedin is. … Read more
How an Intern Got Fired For an Offensive Tweet – Then Made Things a Lot Worse
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, a Fox affiliate in Arizona reported that an intern at a health and wellness company was fired for an offensive tweet. … 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
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
The Ashley Madison Breach: Cybersecurity Nightmare, or Wake Up Call For Employers?
By John Lai When does an employee’s extramarital activity become his or her employer’s concern? Before the Ashley Madison breach, the answer might as well … 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
Survey: Hiring Managers Doing More Candidate Trolling on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer I read different surveys about social media and hiring and the numbers vary greatly. For every survey that indicates that employers are … Read more
A Hard Lesson For Starbucks About Customers, Employees, Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer Raise your hand if you don’t own a smartphone. According to Pew Internet Project research, 64 percent of American adults own smartphones. … Read more
Why LinkedIn Could Be Your #1 Source for Quality Passive Candidates
Want to tap into this year’s top trend and recruit passive candidates for your business? A survey has revealed that LinkedIn is one of the best sources for … Read more
The No. 1 Thing That Job Seekers Really Do Wrong
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday, we republish a Classic TLNT post. I was asked recently by a job seeker: … Read more
When It Comes to Social Recruiting, It’s All About the Mobile
Nearly seven out of 10 (69 percent) of recruiters expect competition to increase in 2015. The demand for highly skilled workers is on the rise, with no … Read more
More Employers Not Hiring Due to What They Find on Social Media
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 6. Our regular content will return next Monday. … Read more
Networking in the Internet Age: It’s Still About Building the Relationship
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 26. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, … Read more
Five Big Social Media Red Flags to Avoid From Potential Hires
Does your company use social media screening as part of the recruiting process? If not, consider it. Social media can be a useful tool for screening, as … 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
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