Safety Tips for Employers

Employers tend to think that safety is only a concern for job seekers, but we all need to exercise caution. The overwhelming majority of SexyJobs users are trustworthy and well-intentioned. Nonetheless, please take the same common sense precautions online as you would offline.

A job candidate shouldn't be offended if you ask for references. This could include a list of other job seekers who've worked with the candidate, as well as business colleagues who can vouch for him/her. Ask the references how long they have known the candidate and get their general impressions and opinions of the person. If the candidate is reluctant to provide references, you may want to move on to other candidates.

It is a good idea to carefully research a job candidate's background before making a hiring offer. Reviews sites, forums and blog sites are all potential sources of useful information, but do be aware that not all sources are necessarily accurate or reliable.

If your office does not have other employees present, you should meet job candidates at a public place like a cafe. Do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers into your home.

When going to meet a job candidate for the first time, be sure to take your cell phone with you.

Don't go to a meeting without telling somebody where you are going. Give them the contact information of the job candidate. Let them know how long you expect to be gone.

If for any reason, you are getting "bad vibes" about a job candidate, trust them. If the person sounds to good to be true, he/she very likely is!

If you notice any suspicious activity on our site, please report it to us immediately. Additionally, if you suspect any unlawful activity, please report it to the appropriate legal authorities.

Human trafficking is on the rise worldwide. We must all to join together to stamp out this evil. When working with others, be on the look out for the following warning signs of possible human trafficking:

• An individual arrives accompanied by another person.
• An individual speaks for or appears to maintain control over another person.
• An individual seems fearful of an accompanying person.
• An individual has difficulty communicating, whether resulting from a language barrier or fear of interaction.
• While one of these signs, on its own, does not necessarily present a trafficking concern, multiple signs indicate a potential red flag. If you suspect that an individual is being trafficked, contact the appropriate authorities and report it to us immediately. Good starting places to file a report include: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 800-843-5678; Polaris Project - Report Human Trafficking: 888-373-7888; Dept. of Health & Human Services: 888-373-7888; and Children of the Night: 800-551-1300.

For more information about personal safety online, check out these resources:

• http://www.staysafeonline.org.
• http://www.onguardonline.gov.
• http://www.getsafeonline.org.
• http://wiredsafety.org.