A Podcast from E&I
Cooperatively Speaking
Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services. E&I is the only member-owned, non-profit cooperative dedicated solely to education. Each episode we discuss topics that are most important to procurement professionals and end-users at schools and universities.
Oops, We Hired a Felon:
HR Nightmares Education Edition
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Alonzo Martinez, Associate General Counsel, HireRight
What happens when hiring goes wrong? Matt Levine from E&I and Alonzo Martinez from HireRight break down two real-life cases where skipping critical background checks led to major PR disasters for educational institutions. From overlooked criminal records to ignored warning signs, they’ll reveal the costly consequences of cutting corners in the hiring process—and share expert tips to help HR teams protect students and safeguard reputations.
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Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.
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