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The Hot Potatoes Of Social Screening

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Before even knowing the context (and not really caring at first), I cringed and rolled my eyes. This one, though, was really offensive, although I didn’t point that out to my friend who shared it, nor did I comment on it at all. I had just been scanning my news feed like I usually do and – smack – there be the gore.

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Dos & Don’ts of Screening Your Candidates Online

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Should employers use social media to screen candidates? First, let’s take a look at how many in HR say that they use social media in the hiring process. A significant portion of employers do use social media but not for screening job candidates. Take a look at these three key legal concerns. Do designate a project owner.

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Your Job Candidate Has Criminal Record? Don’t Panic.

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It’s that alarming moment when the background check reveals that your top job candidate has a criminal record. In fact, there are five key steps that will help you determine whether or not your candidate should be disqualified and, at the same time, how you can stay compliant with state and federal screening laws.

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WIRTW #349 (the “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, y’all” edition)

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— via Employment Law Bits Social Media & Workplace Technology Employee Personal Information – The Gift You Don’t Want to Give this Christmas — via EntertainHR What We Can Learn from the Biggest Corporate Hacks — via Lifehacker Jets Owner “Accidentally” Favorites Tweet Calling For GM''s Firing — via Deadspin Time for Employers to Consider Social (..)

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WIRTW #356 (the “rock hall” edition)

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Since Joan Jett is one of this year’s inductees, the Rock Hall has invited my daughter’s School of Rock band for an encore performance of last month’s Joan Jett show — April 11, at 5 pm , on the big stage at the Rock Hall. via Robin Shea’s Employment and Labor Insider Weight Loss Competitions In The Workplace — Yay or Nay? —

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WIRTW #350 (the “bad reputation” edition)

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If you love live music and find yourself looking for something to do on January 18 at 3 pm, or January 24 at 1 pm, School of Rock Strongsville will be presenting The Music of Joan Jett, featuring my very own Norah Hyman on guitar and vocals. Both shows are at The Music Box , 1148 Main Ave., And, best of all, both shows are free.