- 37% Never! I worry too much about legal liability.
- 23% Sure! It’s public information.
- 23% Job appicants? What job applicants? We’re not hiring.
- 17% Sometimes, but that’s between me and my keyboard.
When evaluating job applicants, do you do a Google or Facebook search on them?
HR Weekly poll participants are split on whether it’s appropriate to conduct online searches to learn more about job applicants. While 37% say legal worries prevent them from doing so, 40% say they look up applicants at least occasionally. Learn about online applicant screening pitfalls to avoid.
