Social media discrimination
After a careful analysis of the websites of many recruitment agencies, I settled on two that suffice for this assignment. The two chosen agencies are Adecco and Randstad. Both companies have been selected on numerous occasions as two of the best-recruiting agencies in the US. This is due to their strict policies on negligent hiring. They ensure they fully know their candidates through a comprehensive recruitment process that centers on the need of their clients which Blakely-Gray (2017) admits are important.
Despite this, a review of the agencies’ websites shows that both do not offer any indication of social media discrimination. Whereas applicants are not requested to give out their social media platforms in Randstad, they are requested to do so in Adecco. For example, one can register him/herself on the Adecco site using their social media platforms only (“Connect community”, 2018). Despite this, the company does not inform the new user whether they will use their social profiles as a basis of determining their suitability for the applied job.
Cognitive overload
Indeed, there are cases of cognitive overload in my school. The pressure to finish a syllabus on time is experienced by both teachers and students. I can argue that there are ethical technological advancements that can be used to lower the chances of cognitive overload in any situation (Turban, Pollard, & Wood, 2018). Based on personal experience I would suggest the creation of an LMS system that can be accessed anywhere. The teacher can upload all reading materials on the system before the semester and allow students to read on their own. This would mean that classroom setting are only for discussions and clarifications of readings that were not understood during self-study.
References
Blakely-Gray, R. (2017). Negligent hiring and the importance of doing your due diligence. Web.
Connect community (2018). Web.
Turban, E., Pollard, C., & Wood, G. (2018). Information technology for management: On-demand strategies for performance, growth and sustainability. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Global Education.