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You are here: Home / AroundtheWeb / Should Companies Monitor Their Employees’ Social Media?

Should Companies Monitor Their Employees’ Social Media?

May 12, 2014 By LBSzone

Social networks offer a window into how people live their lives. But should employers be looking into that window?

It’s becoming an increasingly important question. The number of people fired over social-media posts is rising, and many employers look closely at a job candidate’s online presence before making a decision.

For an idea of how prevalent those practices have become, consider a 2013 survey from CareerBuilder, which helps corporations target and attract workers. According to the survey, 39% of employers dig into candidates on social sites, while 43% said they had found something that made them deep-six a candidate—such as posting inappropriate photos or information, or bad-mouthing a former boss.

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Read more via online.wsj.com






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