Drugs, Guns & OnlyFans: Why You Should Monitor Online Misconduct

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Police officers made OnlyFans videos while on duty, and healthcare workers recorded passed-out patients.

The episode begins with host Meghan M. Biro introducing the topic of online misconduct and its impact on organizations. She is joined by Ben Bonas, founder and CEO of Fama, a company specializing in online behavior screening. Ben starts by highlighting a demographic shift: over half of the U.S. workforce is now Gen Z or millennial, with this projected to reach 70% by 2028. He explains that for these digital-native generations, behavioral signals employers seek are increasingly found online rather than offline. Ben notes that employers already have policies but need to evolve their screening methods to reflect these changes. He shares data from Fama showing that multiple incidents of misconduct now occur every 30 days for clients, compared to every 60 days two years ago. Ben provides real-world examples of online misconduct, including police officers making OnlyFans videos while on duty and healthcare workers recording patients who were passed out. He discusses the 'misconduct multiplier effect,' referencing a Harvard study with Cornerstone on Demand that found one incident leads to 1.5 times more misconduct on a team. Ben emphasizes the importance of compliance, mentioning GDPR, New York AIAC, and the Eightfold AI lawsuit about explainable AI in hiring. He advises organizations to start by defining what behavioral risks matter to their business before implementing monitoring tools. The episode concludes with Meghan summarizing key takeaways, including that online misconduct impacts hiring, retention, culture, and brand reputation, and that proactive monitoring is about protection, not just surveillance.

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A grounded look at how online conduct can affect hiring decisions and workplace culture.

Online behavior comes through as a workplace risk that can show up before a hire is made, then grow more costly if misconduct becomes accepted inside an organization. Megan M.

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