Using social media to hire new employees is the topic of the “Socially Acceptable?” seminar being put on by the Workforce Central Business Connection Wednesday morning.

“Employers who use social media recruiting strategies have a distinct advantage,” said Jessica Neal-Smith, Business Connection director. “But those who use it improperly do run the risk of discriminatory hiring lawsuits.”

The workshop will help employers understand how to properly use social media in hiring, Neal-Smith said.

About 73 percent of responding Pierce County employers do not use social media or networking in their recruiting, according to a June survey done by Business Connection.

More than 30 percent say they don’t know enough about social media to consider using it as part of their recruiting effort.

The morning meeting will be held at the downtown Courtyard by Marriott, 1515 Commerce St., in Tacoma. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited. Call the Business Connection for more information at: 253-583-8802.

The WorkForce Central Business Connection offers job recruitment, screening, assessment, training, information and networking, among other things.