Job offer in jeopardy after online embarrassment
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Online recruiting, Special Report
There’s always been a difference between what some job candidates say and what they really mean. Except now it’s gotten easier for them to accidentally reveal the truth to managers and HR. Read more
Recruiting with social networks gaining steam
Filed under: Applicant tracking systems, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Of all the tools available to HR pros and recruiters, which has the best shot of making it easier to recruit talented employees? The answer, according to HR: Read more
Economy drives large numbers of job-seekers here
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
If your company is still hiring in this economy, here’s a place where you should be able to find a lot of candidates: Read more
Are your best candidates on MySpace?
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
It’s not quite widespread yet, but more companies are starting to use Web sites like Facebook and MySpace to recruit employees. Read more
The new way to catch phony absence excuses
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Special Report
Are your managers looking for a way to catch employees who play hooky and lie about it? Here’s the latest strategy: Read more
Facebook’s not just for young job-seekers anymore
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Social networking sites like Facebook are still mostly thought of as toys for the younger generation. But HR pros using the site to recruit employees will find a lot more than just college students and recent graduates. Read more
For when e-mail just won’t cut it …
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Are employees in your organization looking for a better way to communicate with each other? Read more
Social networking sites catching on as recruiting tools
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
It’s not quite widespread yet, but more companies are starting to use social networking Web pages to recruit employees. Read more
Employee fired for MySpace page sues: Who wins?
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
For some reason, many employees are surprised when inappropriate content they put on the Web is read by their boss or someone in HR. A few even go as far as suing the company once they’re disciplined or fired because of it. Read more
Survey: Many hiring managers check out candidates online
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Security and law
The practice of performing impromptu background checks online is become more common among hiring managers. Are they in danger of breaking the law? Read more
