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CEO Calls Out Controversial LinkedIn Backchanneling Practices

6/23/2025

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Mariah Hay, CEO of Allboarder, condemned "backchanneling" on LinkedIn.
She described it as obtaining unofficial references from former managers without candidate consent.
Hay's remarks ignited a debate on corporate practices for gathering candidate information.
The conversation was initiated by a VP of product seeking a quick backchannel discussion about a candidate.

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Story summary

Mariah Hay, CEO of Allboarder, condemned "backchanneling" on LinkedIn.
She described it as obtaining unofficial references from former managers without candidate consent.
Hay's remarks ignited a debate on corporate practices for gathering candidate information.
The conversation was initiated by a VP of product seeking a quick backchannel discussion about a candidate.