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Perspective

Apr. 18, 2009

Overexposed Employees

Googling an employee may reveal useful information, but relying on that information may create some pitfalls, writes D. Gregory Valenza.

INSIGHT COLUMN

By D. Gregory Valenza

First, there were blogs. Then came Web 2.0 or "social networking." Once reserved for teenagers and geeks, Web sites like Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yelp and others have gained mainstream popularity. Among other things, these Web sites permit users to create personal areas where they keep online diaries; share intimate or mundane details about their lives; post pictures and to public bulletin boards; and "link" to...

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