Verifications, Inc. Sponsors Hiring Practices Exchange: An HR and Peer-Networking Conference

Conference provides clients with insightful employment screening information.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWeb) March 20, 2007 -- Representatives from Verifications, Inc.’s client base recently participated in The Hiring Practices Exchange, a daylong conference highlighting employment screening practices and solutions. The conference provided an opportunity for HR professionals to network with their peers, learn employment screening best practices, and discover how innovative products and services can impact their hiring process.

The Hiring Practices Exchange, hosted by Tellabs at its corporate headquarters in Naperville, Ill., featured presentations from industry experts, networking opportunities and facilitated discussions. Sessions included:

The conference allowed us to share information with our clients and get their input and feedback on new products and services. It’s important that we continue to share innovative solutions and provide best practices guidance to our clients; the Hiring Practices Exchange offers a perfect opportunity for us to do that.

Verifications’ EVP of Marketing and Strategic Alliances, John Lamb, presented a sneak preview Verifications’ next-generation employment screening portal.

Bill Roy, a Partner in Psichometrics International, discussed the benefits of modern assessment tools.

Jim Ray, SkillSurvey’s VP of Business Development, showed how web-based reference tools can help improve the quality of new hires and streamline processes.

Mary Poquette, Verifications’ Chief Compliance Officer and a recognized expert in background screening compliance, discussed background screening best practices and compliance issues.

“The Hiring Practices Exchange provided our clients with valuable information they can use to improve their hiring process,” explained John Lamb, Verifications EVP of Marketing and Strategic Alliances. “The conference allowed us to share information with our clients and get their input and feedback on new products and services. It’s important that we continue to share innovative solutions and provide best practices guidance to our clients; the Hiring Practices Exchange offers a perfect opportunity for us to do that.”

The Chicago-area conference was the first in a series of Hiring Practice Exchange events to be sponsored by Verifications, Inc. and held in metro areas around the country. In addition to hiring practices content, conferences focused on workplace substance testing are planned. The company also hosts an annual national User Group conference, a two to three day event that allows clients to network and share information, participate in roundtable discussions, attend breakout sessions and learn from industry experts.

About Verifications, Inc.
Verifications, Inc. is a leading provider of global employment screening and applicant processing services. Since 1987, over 5,000 companies have chosen Verifications because they consistently provide the highest quality services and the most accurate information, helping their clients to make timely and informed hiring decisions. The company is certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide services including background investigations, substance abuse testing, and a full suite of applicant processing services. Visit them at verificationsinc.com.

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