from SHRM: Social media is an umbrella term and refers to “media” (a video, text, picture, podcast, etc.) being shared (“social”) on Web-based applications for others to interact with by posting, sharing and commenting.
While workplace use of social media is now mainstream, its use has evolved in recent years. While lost productivity was the overriding initial concern, how to harness the power of social media has moved to the forefront.
In the forum discussion this week, we will read and comment on a collection of topics on social media behavior and workplace consequences.
Thread One:
Is it legal to weed out applicants through public social searches?
Reading #1. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/hr-weeds-out-applicants-social-searches.aspx (Links to an external site.)
pdf available here: HR Weeds Out Applicants Through Public Social Searches.pdf
Reading #2. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/screening-social-media-discrimination-claims.aspx (Links to an external site.)
pdf available here: Screening Candidates’ Social Media May Lead to TMI, Discrimination Claims.pdf
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Reading #3: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/how-to-guides/pages/howtousesocialmediaforapplicantscreening.aspx (Links to an external site.)
pdf available here: How to Use Social Media for Applicant Screening.pdf
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Question: Do some topics/ideas covered in these articles relate to your current job/work role? Explain and share the key messages that you find most useful.
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