Social networks and blogs may appear to be the quick-and-easy solution to finding and hiring top talent; however, before doing so, it is critical that managers have a clear policy regarding hiring practices and procedure. The reason: Using social media tools to recruit and/or screen candidates can lead to ambiguity surrounding who is doing the recruiting/screening in the first place–an administrative assistant, or someone with actual power to make a hiring decision.

Why so much confusion? Laws such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Electronics Communications Privacy Act and the Stored Communications Act are still evolving, with courts still in the nascent stages of weighing in on their respective applications. more »

How does one concurrently brand their personal and corporate selves? All too often, the distinctions between the two are not fully understood by company and employee alike. The two types of branding become wrapped together into one effort or are kept entirely separate. Personal branding and corporate branding should be treated as more »

As new mobile technology advances and the social media platforms individuals use to communicate become increasingly integrated, the legal profession is facing a catch-22. On one hand, such technology can be beneficial for lawyers, investigators, clients and witnesses as evidence. On the other hand, such technology has invaded the courtroom, thus prompting powers of persuasion to reach beyond the bench. more »