Fear of cancel culture is driving employers off social media — and stunting DEI efforts

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A company’s social media presence could make or break their reputation with prospective applicants. And no one is more aware of that fact than the companies themselves.

Nearly 97% of all Fortune 500 companies use at least one social media network, such as Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, according to workforce management platform Hubstaff. While social media can be an opportunity for a company to promote job postings, establish relationships and support social causes, those efforts can quickly be derailed by today’s caustic social media culture, says Cherie Caldwell, head of DEI at sales engagement platform at Salesloft.

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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