Online Presence Impact on Life and Career Internet and technology have great influences on life and daily activities. This paper discusses the author’s experience in her online presence research. The paper explains the author’s point of view regarding the use of online presence as a factor in the hiring process. In addition, the author of this paper identifies some changes that she may need to consider regarding her online presence.
Online Presence and Organizations Many organizations may use the internet for many purposes such as marketing products and advertising vacant jobs. Human Resource (HR) professionals may use technology in many ways such as filtering the applications using a software that includes elements such as job
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However, National Labor Relations Board Act regulated the social media use in work. “The National Labor Relations Act protects the rights of employees to act together to address conditions at work, with or without a union. This protection extends to certain work-related conversations conducted on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter” (National Labor Relations Board). The act takes the decision regarding a situation where employer's violation of Federal Laws may occur. Thus, many organizations may be concerned when choosing their new employees to ensure that they use the social media in a good and ethical way that reflects their …show more content…
“The overwhelming majority (87%) of recruiters find LinkedIn most effective when vetting candidates during the hiring process — especially those under 45 (90%)” (Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, (2016), p. 14, Revised). Also, it is very important to research self before applying to jobs especially good jobs to avoid unexpected surprises. When looking for a job, it is essential nowadays to consider self-marketing strategies. Polishing online presence is an important factor in many organizations’ hiring process. According to Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, “51% of recruiters say that employee branding is the number one investment that they will increase in the next year” and “50% of recruiters cite social media as a close second” (Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, (2016), p.11,
The drawbacks to these types of programs are very few. They all streamline the processes of employee compensation, time keeping, benefit schedule and timeframes for evaluations for improving productivity. These chores used to be done by hand, filed by hand, and updated by hand, this could be, depending on the size of the company and the number of employees, a daunting task, expensive in and of itself. However, having said that these programs make an HR professionals’ life a bit easier, one would tend to think about those individuals in the workforce who are not computer literate and therefore may be unable to access such programs. It is true that time will correct this situation as most school age children today have learned computer literacy but until then a solution must be made available for this factor. Other than the problem of the computer illiteracy these programs are viable and a valuable tool to help in sust...
Companies have determined what an employee does while at work or away from work on social media can greatly affect the company’s image. For example, the National Football League (NFL) has a code of conduct policy that holds employees of a team and organization accountable for the employee’s comments on social media. An employee, on their own time, is no longer a private entity, acting on their own accord without consequences from their employer. This new approach to managing a company’s image or message dictates how a company monitors and responds to acts, whether they are behavior, speech or actions they find inappropriate.
In "Cyberspace and Identity: The E-Mail Revolution", Sherry Turkle focuses on the virtual world, how she perceives it takes place in today's society. Turkle also focuses on the psychological impact that living in the virtual world has on our current reality.
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Social media has immensely evolved in how many companies and employers do business in recent years. It has helped many companies grow and expand by usage of social media by mass and instant communication and advertising through this technology. Like anything, there is a side effect. The social media "downfall” is the subject of employees bashing their employer's reputation in regards of employee’s communication via social media about their employers. With such controversy, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has had to step in to distinguish what is considered lawful of unlawful termination due to these actions by employees and their employers. The question to ask if such an issue should arise is to determine if it is concerted activity or not. This will help the NLRB determine if proper disciplinary procedures have been taken.
Social media outlets have allowed society to share more information than ever before. The often forgotten fact by internet users is that once a picture, Tweet, or post has been published to a social media site it forever becomes part of the annals of the web. While many believe what they do and say on a social media site will not affect their chances at future employment or provide grounds for termination, the reality is quite the opposite. A new trend has emerged in Employment Law in which employers are making employment decision based off of what they find in applicants or employee’s social media activity. The questions regarding the legality of this practice are extensive. While social media can be a powerful tool in recruitment of a potential candidate, much of the personal information contained on these websites are protected characteristics under existing laws that protect employees from discrimination. Employers need to careful to balance employee’s rights against the business needs of a company.
There are many cases of employees getting terminated because of what they have said on social media and in some cases it is warranted. Terminating employees based on what they say on the internet is valid, although employers should not go out of there way to monitor their employees but if you’re friends with your boss on any social media platform and they see what you have said about your job that should be grounds to terminate you if you're employer sees it valid. There are many states that have laws protect employees but the more restrictions there are for firing employees the more hesitant employers are to hire people. For example if it was illegal to fire an employee for slandering there employer then companies wouldn't want to hire people
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...HR professionals, but can be a dangerous ‘foe’ when used inappropriately.” (Davison, Maraist, & Bing, 2011) As long a recruiters apply uniform reviewing techniques social media can be successfully to help in hiring qualified individuals that will meet the needs of the company.
During the past decade, the internet has revolutionized and changed the way organizations do business by offering rapid communication systems and enhanced information access and innovation of technological advancements have created a brave new workplace. Further, the internet enables organizations to decrease expenses, reduce product life cycle time, market goods and services more efficiently (Anandarajan et al, 2000). However, with these kinds of benefits, the internet provides employees with a technique
First, we will nominate a small committee that will mediate amongst each other. After the committee has a contract written up about the rules of social media use, a type bylaw shall be set in place for the company to follow. The bylaw should include the manner at which the employees should carry themselves outside of the corporation, including what they post online. The way they portray themselves in the office is the same way they should be portrayed out of the office. We shall set an amount of warnings or strikes that employees can receive before being sent for employee review.
As college students and adults prepare for the real world, people are constantly faced with how to prepare for interviews and the hiring process with jobs. One factor of that is the gray area that is the idea of social media and networking helping to assist with the hiring process. Technology has become a privacy and employment issue that future employees face. When it comes to employment companies a have no boundaries and employers need to realize that social media should be used only for non-bias practices and not employment decisions based on someone’s Facebook post. Topic: How Privacy and Employment Laws effect Social Media changing the Hiring Process.
Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allow users to access company information, photos and employees as well as ask questions and express personal experiences with the company. It also allows potential employees to understand the vibe of the organization and gain a deeper and more personal understanding than a website. However, with social media, it is important to not ove...
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We can now connect with each other instantly over the internet. It is quicker and easier to communicate and share with each other now than it has ever been. Massive amounts of people access the internet every day, and a good number of them are using social media. This means that the ability to use social media and use it well is crucial for modern businesses. Whether for public relations or advertising social media is now one of the best ways to access consumers. Especially when it comes to younger generations, if you aren’t online you don’t exist. Social media is an excellent way to establish a presence in the minds of consumers. They can interact and establish a connection with an organization instantly. Social media is cheap and its everywhere. If a business hopes to compete in the modern world having a social media presence is absolutely