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Generational Differences In Use Of Social Media In Today’S Workplace, Michael Diercksen, Matthew Diplacido, Diane M. Harvey, Susan M. Bosco
Generational Differences In Use Of Social Media In Today’S Workplace, Michael Diercksen, Matthew Diplacido, Diane M. Harvey, Susan M. Bosco
Business Faculty Publications
This study examined the use of social media at work. Undergraduate students and professors were surveyed to try to find a generational relationship between the younger generation’s view of using sites such as Facebook while working and how some participants from an older generation perceived it. We also examined the effects of Facebook outside of work and whether or not postings made there could jeopardize a position at work. The results from our survey and research conclude that social media is an increasing problem because it serves as a distraction and predict that with increasing individual use of social media …
Linked Into A Job?: The Ethical Considerations Of Recruiting Through Linkedin, Meghan E. Parez
Linked Into A Job?: The Ethical Considerations Of Recruiting Through Linkedin, Meghan E. Parez
Management
LinkedIn’s goal is to help business professionals meet, make business deals, inquire about jobs, and find careers through connections with people that members already know. This research study will investigate the ethical practices of LinkedIn recruitment. Students’ awareness of the methods for effective use, as well as the damaging elements of a LinkedIn profile will be examined. LinkedIn is an effective, helpful tool for recruiting candidates and for job searching; however, the best results will come to those who use LinkedIn professionally and with caution. Our findings indicate that despite its risks, jobseekers and employers can benefit from using LinkedIn.