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Aug 2021
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New Normal HR Tech and Soft Skills w/ Be...

THE HR GAZETTE
About this episode

In this HRchat Bill Banham talks with Ben Brooks, Top 100 HRTech Influencer, Principal and Business Coach at B2 Professional Services Inc and Founder & CEO at PILOT Inc.

Listen to get Ben's answers to questions including:

* How are HR leaders and HR tech buyers successfully re-focusing and investing in areas like D&I?
* What are the 5 most in-demand soft skills right now? 
* Why is mentorship so important for HR leaders?

About Ben

Influencer Ben Brooks is the founder of HR tech startup PILOT Inc., an enterprise employee coaching platform that won the 2019 Pitchfest award at the HR Technology Conference, a former SVP of HR and a speaker and coach.

About PILOT Inc

PILOT is a career management technology platform designed to support and enable both business leaders and employees to make work more satisfying and fulfilling. PILOT's structured coaching program works across industries and a diverse range of employee profiles and roles. Learn more: pilot.coach/

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