Using social media in the recruiting and hiring process of employee candidates has become routine these days. With the start of the new year, many employers have developed strategic plans to expand and increase their workforce. Before diving right into a massive hiring effort, employers should review the following keys to using social media within the law. DIY or Use An Agency? Perhaps one of the first decisions is whether the company will rely on a third-party service to conduct background checks, including social media checks, on employment candidates, or if the company will use its own internal resources (HR