Social media check - get the scoop on your next hire

In an increasingly online world, it’s becoming more important to know as much as possible about the people you want to join your business. Social media checks search for any mention of a candidate in the press and media which could be seen as negative or potentially damaging. These checks are popular for roles that have high visibility or are traditionally positions of public trust. Often, regulations require these checks to be carried out, but they are also an effective way of protecting a business’s brand, culture, and reputation.

Our social media checks include:

• Results of negative online behavior that may affect the employment

Why use Veremark for Social media checks? With our award-winning software, we’re the number one choice for leading brands and workplaces all over the world. Social media checks are a great way of assessing how a candidate may fit into an organization by reviewing public posts made online and on social platforms. Based on the seven key index measures of online behavior, our social media background check utilizes powerful screening and online behavior evaluation tools designed to fairly and objectively assess a candidate’s social media profile over a five-year period. Integrations into your existing HR workflows mean this type of record can be combined with other confidential data to assess a candidate’s eligibility to work within the organization.

Features

• Multi-Platform Screening: Covers Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit.
• 13 Risk Categories: Flags content related to violence, hate speech, drugs, bullying, and more.
• Structured Reporting: Results delivered in a clear, shareable format with flagged content.
• GDPR & PDPA Compliant: Ensures ethical and lawful data handling.
• Fast Turnaround: Reports typically delivered within 3–5 business days.