White-collar crime is defined as a range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. The motivation behind these crimes is almost always financial—to obtain or avoid losing money, property, or services or to secure a personal or business advantage. These crimes can do major harm…a single scam can destroy a company, wipe out a […]
The Pros and Cons of Social Media Background Checks
You are in the process of interviewing candidates for a position and you have narrowed it down to your top 3. Typically you conduct background checks by calling references and verifying previous employment. But in today’s world where everything revolves around social media, it’s no surprise that Human Resources departments are turning to social media […]
Should Schools Monitor Social Media For Threats?
More and more schools are now hiring online security companies to scan social media for threats…take Orange County Schools for example. They just hired a social media investigation company who will monitor public social media content, flag possible threats and notify school officials of threats against school students, staff, and events, according to an OCS […]
Social Media Employee Training Guide
Do what today others won’t, so tomorrow, you can do what others can’t. ― Brian Rogers Loop This adage applies to many things in life, but is especially true when it comes to social media. Once something is posted in social media, its hard to unsee what you have seen. By now many businesses have […]
The Importance of Media Monitoring for Businesses
As more individuals use social media and post online reviews, online reputation management is necessary to the success of a business. Corporate America has embraced media monitoring. With the growing popularity of social media, third-party reviews websites, blogs, and other digital platforms, maintaining a solid online reputation is necessary for businesses. […]