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“In a world of social media J D Wetherspoon has decided to close down all Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts for individual pubs and head office” was the statement made on Twitter this week by the pub giant. The company’s 900 pubs and its head office quit social media with immediate effect, […]
17 April 2018 · Igniyte
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The debate about how information on Facebook is shared, and who it’s shared with, has kicked off again. Allegations that research firm Cambridge Analytica has misused the data of 50 million Facebook users have reopened the debate. Cambridge Analytica is alleged to have used one of these Facebook quizzes – This Is Your Digital life […]
23 March 2018 · Roz Sheldon
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We Are Social’s 2017 Global Digital Overview estimates that there are 2.7 billion active social media users globally, a trend that has increased year-on-year. It’s no surprise then that businesses, particularly recruiters are increasingly turning their attention to social media channels like Facebook and LinkedIn to investigate potential employees before they hire them. It’s never […]
28 February 2017 · Andrew Hulland
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In honour of the UK’s anti-bullying week, we look into the facts about cyber-bullying and outline how you can deal with it. Serious issue According to Stop Bullying, cyber-bullying is “bullying that takes place using electronic technology” such as texts, social media and chat apps such as WhatsApp. Examples of this behaviour include spreading rumours on […]
17 November 2015 · Igniyte
In the Press
Igniyte’s research revealing that 35% of UK employees don’t want to be friends with their managers on Facebook has been featured in Recruitment Buzz. The study was a look into the social media behaviour of employees and how much they allow their personal and professional social media use overlap. The research also revealed that 18% […]
16 November 2015 · Igniyte
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Facebook is planning to appeal to a Belgian ruling, which stipulated that the popular social media network could no longer collect digital data about Belgian people who aren’t Facebook users. A court in Brussels ruled that Facebook does not have individuals’ consent to gather information about them. Up until that Monday, Facebook had collected data […]
11 November 2015 · Igniyte
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With the growing success of apps such as Periscope and Meerkat, Facebook launched its own live video feature – Facebook Live. Facebook users are able to interact with public figures live through the Mentions app – an app exclusive to celebrities with verified status. New era of social media The video remains on the site indefinitely, so […]
17 August 2015 · Igniyte
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A new report commissioned by the Belgian Data Protection Authority finds that though Facebook “has not announced any changes to their privacy settings as part of its 2015 changes” the network’s current default settings do “remain problematic”. When it comes to protecting your online reputation, it is important to take time to review your preferences on any […]
3 March 2015 · Igniyte
Reports
How do you keep today’s tech-savvy young people safe, while allowing and encouraging them to enjoy the benefits of engaging across social media? The online safety of young people matters. What steps can you take to help your teenagers create the online CV and presence employers and admissions tutors are increasingly looking for? Igniyte’s ‘Young […]
21 January 2015 · Igniyte
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Online reputation management is becoming increasingly important for individuals and the rise of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn is creating opportunities and problems for those wishing to use the internet for job searching.
24 July 2013 · Igniyte
