With social media now providing an expansive amount of shared information, it is important for individuals to consider what could be deemed an inappropriate post to a potential employer. It is always important for employers to consider the context – in other words, a sexually explicit social media post that is meant to evoke sexual pleasure says a lot about a potential employee’s behaviors. However, an art lover sharing a sculpture that involves two nude subjects in appreciation of the human form is quite different.
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What is Considered ‘Sexually Explicit’ in a Social Media Hiring Report?
Mar 20, 2018 | Background Screening, Social Media
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