Is this Legal? And Other Social Media Screening FAQs

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As the Society for Human Resource Management states, "For HR to overlook it today would be like ignoring e-mail 20 years ago." And yet many companies still have questions and concerns regarding social media screenings.

Is it legal?
Is it really necessary?
Can't I just do it myself?

We're addressing these questions as well as other FAQs regarding social media checks.

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