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Are your best candidates on MySpace?


February 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Facebook’s not just for young job-seekers anymore


January 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Probably not the best way to fire someone


January 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The Internet has certainly changed the way employees and managers communicate. And not always for the better.

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13 airline workers fired for online activity


November 17, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The Web’s made it harder than ever for companies to protect their good reputations. Take the recent examples of two British airlines and their problems with employees’ online conduct.

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Social networking sites catching on as recruiting tools


November 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Survey: Many hiring managers check out candidates online


September 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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?

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Workers canned for online joke


June 5, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Many bosses admit to searching the Web for info about employees and job candidates. But how do they know what they find is real?

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Need help searching for candidates online?


May 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Online recruiting

LinkedIn and Facebook may get all the press, but if you’re looking for recruits online, here’s another place to check.

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