Hey Companies, Stop posting Ghost jobs!
If you are among the numerous companies posting “ghost jobs,” shame on you; please stop. Do you realize or even care about the impact of this practice on job seekers, especially during these uncertain times in the job market amidst the mass layoffs occurring in government agencies and private companies?
According to a report from Harvard Business School, a survey of 646 hiring managers revealed that 40% of companies admitted to posting ghost jobs last year. These roles ranged from entry-level to executive positions. The unfortunate reality is that seven out of ten hiring managers responsible for posting these ghost jobs believe this practice is acceptable and even state that it is “morally permissible.” Sadly, 60% of online job posts are ghost jobs. What is wrong with this picture, and why aren’t companies doing better?
Why companies post ghost jobs:
➡️ Build a talent pipeline for future roles.
➡️ Gauge market talent.
➡️ Project an image of growth.
➡️ Test job ad effectiveness.
➡️ Part of HR practices.
➡️ Mislead their employees or instill fear in them.
The impact of ghost jobs:
➡️. This practice misleads the job market reports.
➡️ There is a lack of transparency from the company.
➡️ This practice can negatively impact the company’s reputation.
➡️ Deceiving job applicants.
➡️ Job seekers will share their experiences with their network.
➡️ This practice shows a lack of respect for job seekers and your employees.
➡️ Unethical
➡️ The significant impact on the job seeker, mentally and emotionally.
By Amy Bloustine
