Geoffrey Andrews

Should You Search Social Media Sites for Job Candidate Information?

Which begs the question: If a candidate applies and you don't know a lot about them, should you do a little detective work via social media? We talked to recruiting and legal experts about when it is and is not appropriate to search social sites for jo... Read >

Social media in recruitment

Last year, Microsoft saved $88,000 in recruitment fees by using LinkedIn, while brewer SAB Miller saved $1.7 million employing 120 people directly from the site. KPMG found recruits through Second Life by holding a 48-hour virtual world jobs fair in Septe... Read >

To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Managing the Legal Risks of Social Media

In a business world increasingly dominated by Twitter addicts and Facebook friends, what your employees say online can and will be used against you. Despite the many benefits of social networking, organizations face significant risks at the hands of ze... Read >

Yes, Virginia, HR Execs Check Your Facebook Page

Have you ever applied for a job and wondered why you didn’t get it, even though you were qualified? According to a new survey, there’s a good chance that the person doing the hiring found something about you online that they didn’t like. The survey done b... Read >