Social Media and the Hiring Process - Post 4
In this day and age when social media
is constantly growing, employers must be careful with the types of information
they access through social media. In 2030, using social media as lone tool to
screen candidates could pose as a problem for these employers as it does not
give them the best overview of a potential employee (SRG,
n.g. para 9). In addition, accessing too much information could also
lead to discrimination cases (SRG, n.g. para 9).
In the past, employees would have a lot of freedom on what they could say
outside of word. However, in 2030, sharing opinions on social media on topics
such as gay marriage, religion, and other sensitive topics could indirectly reflect
on their employers (Kumar, 2015). This might deter some companies from either
hiring that candidate or extending their contract, which in turn, could lead to
a potential lawsuit. Therefore, it is important to remember that in 2030,
companies will have to be careful with what information they access through
social media.
References
Kumar, S. (2015, May). Why monitoring employees’ social media is a bad idea. Time. Retrieved from
Summit Search Ground.
(n.d.). How social media can affect the
hiring process. Retrieved from
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