Traveling or studying abroad can be an unforgettable part of a student’s education, but adjusting to a new culture and support system can also create unexpected emotional challenges. In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Allison Lambert of E&I Cooperative Services speaks with Makaela Wood of Workplace Options about helping students protect their mental well-being before and during international travel.

The conversation covers preparing for culture shock and homesickness, maintaining continuity of care, recognizing when students may need support, and helping faculty and trip leaders respond to serious situations abroad.

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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Employment fraud is becoming more sophisticated and more difficult to detect. In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Allison Lambert from E&I sits down with Jim Desmond, Chief Information Security Officer at HireRight, to discuss how workforce risk is evolving and why educational institutions can no longer afford to take candidates at face value.

From identity and credential fraud to emerging workforce threats, Jim shares practical insights on what institutions need to know, how the risks are changing, and why "Verify Before Trust" is becoming a critical part of modern hiring strategies.

Whether you're involved in HR, procurement, finance, IT, compliance, or institutional leadership, this conversation will help you better understand the risks associated with fraudulent hires and how to build a stronger, more secure workforce.

Listen now to learn how your institution can protect its people, reputation, and mission from today's evolving workforce risks.

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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Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

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.

Colleges and universities face unique relocation challenges when moving faculty, staff, and coaches to campus. Budget constraints are an obvious challenge, but unlike businesses relocating employees, school relocation packages are usually managed at the department level, leaving employees unaware of the resources that are available. In this podcast, industry leader Sirva shares best practices and real-world insights to help institutions maximize the relocation experience, improve employee satisfaction, and make the process as seamless as possible.

Guest: Lindsay Silverstein, VP of Sales, Sirva
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager

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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Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

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.