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100% this is normal for LinkedIn. Facebook is not so common, but depends on culture and industry. Lots of people connect on Instagram also
Instead of looking down on them, respect the hustle of them job searching. Everyone is 1 paycheck away from this exact situation. We work so we can live.
It's weird and pretty low that your staff is reporting this ex employee to you. But yeah most employers will want some recommendation from a candidate's previous job. Just because things didn't work out the way you expected doesn't mean everyone in your office would speak negatively of this individual. Really pretty grossed out that they're reporting this to you, if they don't want to provide a recommendation they should just say so.
Also what are you hoping to gain from asking this? You're kind of coming off as smug that the person you fired (your coaching probably wasn't all that great) hasn't found a job.
I think this is a bit unfair. She doesn’t come across as smug. She’s just stating facts isn’t she? You’ve also made a really strangely personal remark, which makes me question your own diplomacy skills..!
Why isn't it possible for them to get a job? Yes, it's normal for people to seek recommendations.
OP the only issue is if this goes against the agreement of a settlement agreement or legal/ contractual obligation with HR. It’s perhaps a little bit immature that the employee is doing this but it’s also not unheard of. Sounds like they are panicking. Unless it’s disrupting a contractual obligation, I would quietly let it go. Your colleagues can decline the reference if they want to.