BusinessWare Services Blog Be a Friend or Not

What to do when a client or contingent worker friend requests you on Facebook?With the ubiquitousness of social media, particularly Facebook, any staffing agency is left with the issue of what kind of policy they should set for their internal employees, recruiters, and sales staff. To "friend" or not to "friend" is far from a simple decision and one that no matter what you decide needs to be effectively communicated to your staff. There are serious legal ramifications that could arise from accepting friend requests on Facebook related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) given how freely most people post on their Facebook profiles. While there is nothing inherently illegal about "friending" clients or contingent workers, if you choose to do so, treading lightly is key.