2026-04-14 23:39 UTC
A survey was given to job recruiters:
60% of respondants post fake jobs to convince their workers that relief will be brought in soon
62% of respondents post fake jobs in order to make workers feel replaceable
43% of respondents post fake jobs to give perception that the company thriving, even when it's not
85% of respondents post fake jobs in order to interview candidates, even when they're not hiring
70% of respondents say that posting fake jobs boosted company revenue
65% of respondents say that posting fake jobs have positive impact on employee moral
77% of respondents have reported uptick in productivity due to fear of losing job
- 70% of respondents believe that posting fake jobs to make people fear losing their jobs is morally acceptable
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@ChaosKitsune@woem.men 2026-04-15 06:55
@ashten 85% of respondents post fake jobs in order to interview candidates, even when they're not hiringWell well well. Going to job interviews I've learned is also a useful strategy for gaining more info on a company if you are trying to hack them. Or perhaps ur a competitor... I feel like it's not totally risk free, and to do it but not for hiring feels like unnecessary risk. Tho ig stock price and employer productivity go up so all is fine for them.
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@ThunderComplex@fosstodon.org 2026-04-15 00:04
@ashten damn no wonder I cant find no job if 532% of recruiters post fake jobs just to yank my chains
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@ashten@woem.men 2026-04-14 23:39
source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2U9-bViWJ4