10 Things HR Doesn't Want You to Know (but I'll Tell You)

I feel this is common practice. I would ask is it ethical? What exactly is an HR director looking for? What about the folks who have several profiles to throw HR off? Lastly, would the manger be open to scrutiny if their profile were brought up?

SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity - I'm not talking from an HR perspective, I'm talking as a chef. Yes, it is ethical for the simple fact that I'm going to do everything in my power to ensure that I bring in the best quality people to take of the residents who trust me with their care. These residents are my family- I will take whatever steps necessary to protect them. If someone posts that they have a problem with Seniors, guess who I am not calling to interview! JS

I do this as well, but I remind my colleagues that facebook is FAKEBOOK and more often than not, do people really reflect work personalities or abilities. I do look people up but have learned not make judgements there. As for the article, more than half is accurate.

@Marie Meyers I was just using Facebook as a quick example, as I check as much of the internet as possible (and ask other managers to as well). Yes alot of posts on FB are fake, but as the old saying goes "a picture is worth a 1000 words" So if I see a potential applicant's profile pic and it is not conducive to what our company wants our image to reflect...then they dont get a phone call

That is a good point I had not considered. Thank you.

Other than the cost of hiring, which for really big companies that doesn't matter. Mid-size and smaller companies are less likely to do this, but it is harder to get into some of those companies for obvious reasons.

I worked at a restaurant and was on the line with a person that applied and got a position . There was also another one they gave a lineposition to.. I had to find the best one.. I did after only a week.. the 2d hire was sabotaging the other guy's orders.. little things.. I seen what was going on and passed it on to the mgr. at the end of the day they told him have a good day and they'd give him a call in a few days.. they did and told him his services were not needed.. they had him come in and gave him a ban letter to cease/desist ever coming on property except as a paying guest and if he came he better keep his visit above reproach...
Well he didn't come back.. who wants to do that and always be watched?..

I think the best deal is a person shut down or go private.. only let those they can trust in their group and know that person understands anything said in group stays there . Have serious vetting so they know who's who.. keep out the trollers..