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Social media background screening has many tangible benefits beyond the obvious one of catching people who might have drugs, alcohol, or violent criminal records. Predictive analytics can provide insights into how potential employees will act on their own time. It is relevant to employers who would like to avoid scandals and politics in the office. 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