Labor Day weekend, a time for family, cooking out and enjoying some warm, apple pie. One news article captured my attention like no other. Nickelodeon (a children’s television network) was caught with their pants down.
Have you ever heard the phrase “past actions predict future behaviors”? When hiring talent, most companies perform a behavioral interview to gauge a candidates past. Prior to hiring, many companies spend lots of time and money checking references. Why? They hope to gain insight which will lead to making a solid hiring decision.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are just a few of the digital media outlets that give a visual footprint and insight into potential candidate actions. Do you think a persons digital footprint can accurately predict their future behavior?
So began a social media nightmare for the Nickelodeon network regarding their poor hiring choice.
Past actions DO predict future behaviors! So why would you hire someone for a kids show that humped a pie? Good common sense and due diligence always prevail when making hiring decisions.
When you are hiring don’t make a BIGG mistake - can you really afford a pie humper on your payroll?
