"Companies are increasingly scanning social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, LinkedIn and individual blogs but they may not be doing it efficiently or thoroughly," said Jerry Thurber, president of Tandem Select. "Our collaboration [image-nocss] will enable organizations to incorporate the valuable information available through social media and other internet sites into a background check while reducing risk and respecting privacy."
Social Intelligence CEO Max Drucker added, "Social media is a necessary tool for hiring, but it can be a legal and privacy landmine. We're thrilled to be working with Tandem Select to provide a solution that addresses the real-world needs of HR managers working in a very challenging environment."
Social Intelligence is a subsidiary of Riv Data Corp.,which provides human resources, legal, compliance and risk management organizations the tools, technology and service to facilitate better hiring decisions and reduce organizational risk. As a consumer reporting agency that adheres strictly to the guidelines Fair Credit Reporting Act, Social Intelligence's solutions enable employers to navigate the complicated landscape of social media with clear, consistent and insightful results. Using a combination of automated and manual review processes, the Social Intelligence Hiring product empowers human resources personnel to make informed hiring decisions without the associated risks.
Fort Collins, Colo.-based Tandem Select combines timely, accurate and comprehensive background screening and drug testing services with innovative technology that enables companies to save time, reduce risk and select the right people faster.
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