As a small business grows, human resources management needs will also grow. Human Resources is responsible for hiring an employee through to the employee leaving the company by termination, resignation, or retirement. The recruiting landscape is evolving as potential employees have different benefits and workplace culture demands than they did many years ago. Many companies are using social media in their recruitment processes in hopes of finding what they consider quality employees.

In your initial post, answer the following questions:

Do you believe using social media in recruitment is effective? Why, or why not?

What are the implications of using this approach for candidates and employers?