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Avoiding the Bad Hire: Background Checks that Work
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Special thank you to our speakers and
host. Pictured left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; George Peterman,
American Science & Engineering, Inc.; Judy Malone, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP;
Stephanie Bruce, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP and Kathy Lane,
MKS Instruments, Inc.
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On February 2nd, 2006, AeA presented a Breakfast Roundtable on
Avoiding the Bad Hire: Background Checks that Work.
Held at AeA member company Viisage
in Billerica, MA, the event was designed for HR professionals and general
counsels.
The roundtable began with a brief presentation by Kara
McLaughlin, CEO of The Survey Group, who presented a research study on
background checks. Following, Judith A. Malone, Partner, and Stephanie A. Bruce,
Associate - both from Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP gave a
presentation on legal pitfalls to avoid when using background checks.
Attendees also heard best practices from George Peterman, Vice President Human Resources, American Science & Engineering, Inc.
and Kathy Lane, Manager Human Resources, MKS Instruments, Inc.
Don't miss our next event --
take a look at
the AeA's event calendar for additional high impact events and
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Marty Dugan, Director Product Marketing, welcomes attendees to AeA member
company Viisage in Billerica, MA.
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| Executive Director for AeA New England, Anne Doherty Johnson, provides an overview of AeA member benefits and welcomes attendees.
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Kara J. McLaughlin, CEO, provides
attendees with an overview of a recent research study on background
checks done by her company, The Survey Group.
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| Judith A. Malone, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP,
discusses legal pitfalls and how to conduct a good background check. |
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Stephanie A. Bruce, Associate, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP,
addresses the restrictions and Federal requirements under the Fair
Credit Reporting Act when screening a job candidate. |
| The second part of the Roundtable
features George Peterman (left), Vice President Human Resources, American Science & Engineering, Inc.
and Kathy Lane, Manager Global Employment, MKS Instruments, Inc. in a
best practices discussion. |
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An attentive audience learns how to better
prepare employee background checks.
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Do you have an idea for a guest speaker?
Do you want to help shape AeA's local
events? Are you interested in
joining one of AeA New England's Committees? We
invite you to join our
Program Committee to plan future programs.
To learn more, contact Anne Dugan
at 781.938.1925, x101.Back to top
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