social networking sites

• 7 trends for job references

  By Amanda McGrory  |  January 5, 2012

  According to Allison & Taylor, a professional reference-checking company, job seekers should be aware of the seven employment trends if they are to find a new job.

• HR unlikely to consider social media activity

  By Amanda McGrory  |  August 26, 2011

  Human resource professionals seldom consider a job candidate’s social media activity during final hiring stages, according to a recent study from the Society for Human Resource Management.

• Missouri judge blocks Facebook teacher ban

  By David Lieb  |  August 26, 2011

  A Missouri judge has blocked a law from taking effect Sunday that would have prohibited teachers from using social networking sites such as Facebook to carry on private conversations with students.

• Nearly half of employers lack social networking policies

  By Amanda McGrory  |  July 19, 2011

  Although 76 percent of employers use business-related social media, nearly half of all businesses do not have social media and networking policies, according to a survey by Proskauer's International Labor & Employment Group , which questioned more than 120 multinational employers.

• New social networking site launched for baby boomers

  By Heather Trese  |  May 18, 2011

  A new social networking site aimed at baby boomers offers a chance for those older than 50 to discuss common interests.

• Embrace the tech evolution

  By Staff Writer  |  July 1, 2010

  Historically there's been a reticence to embrace new technology either out of a concern for its legality,