Facing up to Facebook voyeurs: Is it right for employers to check your postings?

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Employers are using social networking sites to do background checks on employees and job applicants. Whether or not this is ethical or unacceptable, people posting information about themselves on the internet should be aware of potential consequences.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2011), "Facing up to Facebook voyeurs: Is it right for employers to check your postings?", Strategic Direction, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 12-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111103918